Village Inn
Food & Beverage · Full-Service Restaurants
- Active units
- 88
- Avg unit volume
- $1.9M
- Royalty
- 4.0%
Franchised, year-end 2024
of weekly Net Sales
About Village Inn
Village Inn is a renowned brand that has been serving amazing breakfast and mouthwatering pies for over six decades. Since opening its first location in Denver, Colorado in 1958, Village Inn has become famous for its made-from-scratch buttermilk pancakes, fresh eggs cooked to perfection, sizzling bacon, and steaming hot coffee. What sets Village Inn apart is not only its popular breakfast menu but also its wide variety of award-winning pies, including French Silk, Lemon Supreme, Country Apple, and Caramel Pecan Silk Supreme. These delectable desserts are loved by customers all across America. With over 100 corporate and franchise restaurants located primarily in the Rocky Mountain region, the Midwest, Arizona, and Florida, Village Inn has become a go-to destination for those seeking great-tasting food, extra-friendly service, and a clean and comfortable family environment. From the moment you walk through our doors, you'll feel right at home. Whether you're visiting us for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or a slice of pie, Village Inn is dedicated to providing you with a memorable dining experience. Join us and indulge in life's simple pleasures at Village Inn.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$35k
- Multi-unit initial fee reduction
Second traditional restaurant $25,000; third and each subsequent traditional restaurant $20,000.
- Brand fund
1.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
10,000 – 60,000 sq ft
- Veteran discount
20.0% off franchise fee — 20% discount on the Initial Franchise Fee for Eligible Military or 501(c)(3).
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations84
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings0
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate-6.7%
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR-4.4%
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio0.0×
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate-0.4%
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$1.9M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open18 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate4.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.