Bennigan's/ Steak and Ale
Bennigan’s Franchising Company, LLC offers franchises for Irish-themed full-service restaurants under the BENNIGAN’S brand, including Standard restaurants and ON-THE-FLY formats for nontraditional locations like airports and malls, as well as STEAK AND ALE traditional steak house-themed restaurants. These establishments provide moderately-priced meals such as steaks, prime rib, seafood, chicken, salads, sandwiches, and a full bar, operating on a franchise model where operators pay initial fees and develop locations. The target market includes casual diners seeking affordable, themed dining experiences in various settings.
Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 1% brand development fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How Bennigan's/ Steak and Ale Compares
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bennigan's/ Steak and Ale Current | $1.1M – $3.7M | $50K | 5.0% | 10 |
| 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
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Bennigan's/ Steak and Ale franchisees (2012 – 2016)
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
3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Bennigan's/ Steak and Ale franchise ranges from $1,070,815 to $3,658,945. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.
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