Bennigan’s

Legendary Restaurant Brands (LRB) owns the iconic Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale brands – the pioneers of casual dining – as well as the fast-casual concept Bennigan’s On The Fly.
Bennigan’s, The American Legend where You’re with Friends is a high-energy neighborhood restaurant and tavern that is redefining casual dining. With chef-driven food, innovative drinks and warm, friendly Irish hospitality, this Legendary brand delivers memorable dining experiences to every guest and offers a franchise model that delivers compelling returns on investment.
The company's revolutionary comeback has introduced a new generation of Bennigan’s that reflects the brand's history and pays respect to its rich heritage. LRB’s focus on reinvention, flexible prototypes, innovative food, Legendary service and other proven sales-generating initiatives has resulted in explosive growth both domestically and internationally.
Bennigan’s On The Fly is a brand extension offering lower investment options such as smaller polished fast-casual formats, virtual kitchens/delivery only, and menu product licensing.
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WHY Bennigan's?
Iconic brand with pent-up demand
New prototype
Signature and trademarked menu items
AVAILABLE MARKETS
US markets available: All except noted below
HOT Regions/Desirable: All
NOT available: None
Available in Canada: Yes
International Referrals: Yes
BACKGROUND
Year founded: 1976
Year Franchised: 1995
Number of franchises currently operating: 50
Number of corporate owned franchises: 1
Home Based: No
Absentee ownership available: Yes
Semi-Absentee ownership available: Yes
Accepting Master Franchisor and Area Developer Referrals: Yes
Average number of employees required: 5 – 100 FT and PT
E2 Visa Friendly: Yes
FINANCIAL DETAILS
Franchise Fee: Single: $50,000
Providing earnings guidance in Item 19 in FDD: Yes
Total investment range: Single Unit: $500,000 - $2,500,000
Net worth requirement: $500,000
Royalty: 3% - 5%
Additional fees: 1% Marketing Fee
Financial assistance available: No
VetFran program: Yes
Veterans/Minorities/First Responders Discount? Yes, Military program as well as Diversity Fran
SUPPORT & TRAINING PROVIDED:
Training and support program details:
We supply franchisees with Best In Class training with on-site training of franchisees’ managers at our corporate training restaurant.
Cost for Training: $
Lodging and airfare included: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Mentor following training: Yes
Length of mentoring Franchisee: Ongoing
Franchise Consultant Benefits:
There is strong pent-up demand for Bennigan’s and ample territory open to grow the brand.
Paul and Gwen Mangiamele own 100% of the company and they guarantee prompt and personal follow up with your valuable prospects. Paul and Gwen follow up personally with every prospect and because of their investment and private ownership, they resonate very well with potential franchisees and are highly motivated to close deals.
Everyone has a Bennigan’s STORY. Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale are iconic brands that created casual dining over 40 and 50 years ago. What separates us from Applebee’s, Chili’s, etc…is the emotional connection people have to our brand - we have high demand and limited supply which equals opportunity!
Bennigan’s offers lower investment cost options under it’s Bennigan’s On The Fly brand extension!
Bennigan’s and Bennigan’s On The Fly are ideal for the hotel/ho