How much revenue does a BAR LOUIE franchise make?

According to the 2024 FDD, the average gross revenue for a BAR LOUIE franchise is $2,749,647.38.

How many BAR LOUIE franchise locations are there?

As of the 2024 FDD, BAR LOUIE has 18 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2006.

Can you get an SBA loan for a BAR LOUIE franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for BAR LOUIE franchises. Historical data shows 8 SBA 7(a) loans have been approved for BAR LOUIE franchisees, with an average loan amount of $1,170,138. The historical default rate is 12.5%.

Is BAR LOUIE a good franchise to buy?

BAR LOUIE shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19). However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

BAR LOUIE

Bar Louie offers franchises for gastrobar restaurants featuring upscale casual food, on-premises alcoholic beverages, third-party delivery, catering, and related products and services. Franchisees operate under a proprietary system with distinctive branding, menus, layouts, and methods, typically in 6,000-8,000 square foot spaces located in lifestyle centers, business districts, and densely populated urban/residential areas. The business model supports single-unit franchises or multi-unit developments targeting operators in the casual dining and bar sector.

Locations

$1065K–$3949K

Investment

Since 2006

Franchising

Food & BeverageAddison, TXBLH Acquisition Co. LLCwww.barlouie.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$50,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$1,064,500 – $3,949,000

Low: $1,064,500High: $3,949,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

1.50%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$192 – $268

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + up to 4.5% marketing contribution (currently 1.5% to brand fund + 3% local spend) + 0.5% technology + $192-$268/mo data platform license

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

Data Based On: 16 franchised units (11 not located in a hotel, 5 located in a hotel) open for the full calendar year 2023.

* Weighted average gross revenue calculated for 2023 based on two categories of franchised units: 11 units not located in a hotel with an average gross revenue of $3,090,933, and 5 units located in a hotel with an average gross revenue of $1,998,819. The calculation is ((3,090,933 * 11) + (1,998,819 * 5)) / (11 + 5) = $2,749,647.38. Median, quartile, net income, net profit, and EBITDA data are not explicitly provided or stated as excluded in the document.

Extracted Item 19 Section

How BAR LOUIE Compares

Key Insights

Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Casual Dining

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
BAR LOUIE Current	$1.1M – $3.9M	$50K	5.0%	18
IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES	$1.8M – $4.5M	$69K	N/A	1,703
BUFFALO WILD WINGS	$2.5M – $4.9M	$25K	5.0%	538
GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY	$2.1M – $8.5M	$50K	4.0%	352
GOLDEN CORRAL	$2.2M – $8.7M	$50K	4.0%	348
ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE)	$483K – $1.7M	$60K	2.0%	146
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises	$1.5M – $3.5M	$43K	4.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 44 Casual Dining franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2TX

3MI

4IN

5TN

6CA

7MO

8OH

9AR

10IL

11PA

12CO

13AZ

14WI

15IA

+6 more states

SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for BAR LOUIE franchisees (2012 – 2021)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$1,170,138

Total Volume

$9.4M

Default Rate

12.5%

Loans by Year

SBA 7(a) loan activity over time

* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.

Franchisee Contacts

18 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases1

Dispute with franchisees involving violations of franchise agreements and unauthorized restaurant closures.

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

Predecessor franchisor BL Restaurant Franchises LLC (BLRF) and affiliates (BL Restaurants Holding LLC, BL Restaurant Operations LLC, and BL Hunt Valley LLC) filed Chapter 11 on January 27, 2020.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a BAR LOUIE franchise ranges from $1,064,500 to $3,949,000. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.

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