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Houlihan's Restaurant Group

2 Brush Creek Blvd., P. O. Box 16000
Kansas City, MO 64112
800#:
Tel: (816) 756-2200
Fax: (816) 561-2842
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.houlihans.com
Contact: Ms. Bridget Grams, Director Franchise Sales


HOULIHAN'S is the ONE casual dining restaurant and bar with a varied menu catering to adults.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1972; First Franchise: 1987
Franchise Units: 50
Company-Owned Units: 60
Total Units: 110
Distribution: U.S. -- 110; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 24 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: NJ, PA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 10
Franchisee Qualifications: 4, 4, 5, 3, 3, 4 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: All States
Average Number of Employees: 40 FT, 80 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 5,000 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $1MM
Total Investment: $NR; Average Total Investment: $-1K
Minimum Net Worth: $4MM
Fees: Franchise: $40K; Average Franchise Fee: $40K
Royalty: 4%
Advertising: 1.5%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Allowed
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: NR

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 120
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,F,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 90 - 120 Days in Various Locations in U.S.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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