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MAGGIANO'S AND MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY
Maggiano's Little Italy franchises operate special venue restaurants featuring Italian-American cuisine in a nostalgic pre-World War II 'Little Italy' atmosphere, complete with full-service bars. The business model licenses a proprietary system including standardized menus, operations, decor, and branding to franchisees, with a current focus on airport locations in high-traffic metropolitan areas and suburbs. The target market primarily consists of adults aged 18-59 seeking casual table-service dining experiences, competing with national and local restaurant chains.
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Franchise Costs
1.25% royalty + 3.75% technical services + 0.5% ad production + up to 1% NAP (brand fund for airports) + approx. $240/mo SAFE & gift cards
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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Unlock financial performance dataMAGGIANO'S AND MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY Franchise Analysis
Picture transporting diners back to a pre-WWII Little Italy amid the rush of airport terminals—Maggiano's Little Italy delivers that nostalgic punch under Brinker International's wing. With 50 established locations drawing crowds for casual Italian-American fare, the franchise model tantalizes with proprietary branding and ops support. But a tiny franchise footprint and absent Item 19 earnings data spark the big question: does this high-end play hide blockbuster returns or boarding-pass risks?
Item 7 in the 2024 FDD pegs total initial investment at a steep $4,845,000 to $6,975,000, covering buildout for these special-venue restaurants complete with full bars and themed decor. Upfront franchise fee hits $35,000, while ongoing fees stack up: 1.25% royalty, 3.75% technical services, 0.5% ad production, up to 1% NAP brand fund for airports, plus ~$240/month for SAFE and gift cards—totaling well above the headline 1.2% royalty + 1% ad fund. No Item 19 disclosure means zero official revenue or profit figures, a red flag for such a capital-intensive venture where margins in casual dining can swing wildly on location traffic and ops execution.
System stats paint a cautious picture: just 2 franchise locations since franchising began in 2017, dwarfed by 50 corporate-owned units, with total locations flat at 50 from 2023 to 2024 (0% growth) and only 1 projected new unit. Airport emphasis targets high-traffic metros and suburbs, but sparse franchises suggest parent-company control or validation hurdles. For buyers eyeing this Brinker-backed gem, the numbers scream 'investigate unit-level performance and airport lease dynamics closely' to gauge if the Little Italy magic justifies the multimillion-dollar bet.
Analysis based on the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. All figures should be independently verified before making investment decisions.
How MAGGIANO'S AND MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 100% of Casual Dining franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
MAGGIANO'S AND MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY Current | $4.8M – $7.0M | $35K | 1.3% | 2 |
| IHOP & INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF PANCAKES | $1.8M – $4.5M | $69K | N/A | 1,703 |
| BUFFALO WILD WINGS | $2.5M – $4.9M | $25K | 5.0% | 549 |
| GOLDEN CORRAL STEAKS, BUFFET & BAKERY | $2.1M – $8.5M | $50K | 4.0% | 352 |
| GOLDEN CORRAL | $1.5M – $6.2M | $50K | 4.0% | 344 |
| ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE (THE) | $483K – $1.7M | $60K | 2.0% | 150 |
Casual Dining Average 44 franchises | $1.5M – $3.5M | $44K | 4.7% | – |
* 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
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2 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
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Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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The total initial investment to open a MAGGIANO'S AND MAGGIANO'S LITTLE ITALY franchise ranges from $4,845,000 to $6,975,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 1.3% of gross sales.
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