RODIZIO GRILL
Rodizio Grill franchises operate Brazilian-style steakhouses featuring premium cuts of beef, poultry, pork, seafood, salads, and desserts served tableside by gauchos in a distinctive dining experience. The franchisor, Phoenix Franchise Group, LLC, licenses the Rodizio Grill brand, provides training and operational standards, and earns revenue through initial franchise fees and ongoing royalties. They target diners in the competitive upscale casual steakhouse market, competing with national and local sit-down restaurants.
Franchise Costs
4.5% royalty + 1% marketing fund + $200-400/mo POS subscription
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 12 franchised Rodizio Grill® units open for a full 12 months during 2023.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How RODIZIO GRILL Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Casual Dining
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
RODIZIO GRILL Current | $1.1M – $3.6M | $50K | 4.5% | 16 |
| 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 RODIZIO GRILL franchisees (2013 – 2024)
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
28 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 RODIZIO GRILL franchise ranges from $1,065,500 to $3,650,000. This includes a franchise fee of $50,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.5% of gross sales.
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