How many Bonefish Grill franchise locations are there?

As of the 2025 FDD, Bonefish Grill has 4 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2002.

Is Bonefish Grill a good franchise to buy?

Whether Bonefish Grill is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

Bonefish Grill

Bonefish Grill is an upscale casual seafood restaurant franchise specializing in market-fresh fish from around the world, savory wood-grilled specialties, hand-crafted cocktails, and a curated wine list. Franchisees operate restaurants under a proprietary system featuring specific layouts, recipes, decor inspired by Florida's coastal setting, and standardized procedures for quality and guest experience. The business model involves granting franchises or development rights to qualified operators targeting diners seeking high-quality seafood in a sophisticated yet casual dining atmosphere.

Locations

$4260K–$9043K

Investment

Since 2002

Franchising

Food & BeverageTampa, FLBloomin’ Brands, Inc.www.bonefishgrill.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$40,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$4,260,000 – $9,043,000

Low: $4,260,000High: $9,043,000

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

2.06%

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$180 – $190

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 2.06% multi-unit campaign (brand fund) + $55/mo help desk + $75/mo security license + $50-60/mo call center fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How Bonefish Grill Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 98% of Casual Dining franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Bonefish Grill Current	$4.3M – $9.0M	$40K	5.0%	4
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 (2024)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1FL

2PA

3NC

4NJ

5VA

6OH

7GA

8MD

9TN

10SC

11CO

12IN

13AL

14KY

15MI

+15 more states

Franchisee Contacts

4 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 Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

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 Bonefish Grill franchise ranges from $4,260,000 to $9,043,000. This includes a franchise fee of $40,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.