VILLAGE INN
Village Inn is a sit-down family dining restaurant franchise specializing in breakfast items like pancakes, omelets, skillets, eggs, and pies, with a variety of menu options available for all meal periods. The business model involves granting franchise agreements that allow franchisees to construct, own, and operate restaurants using the franchisor's proprietary system, standards, designs, and trademarks. It targets families and customers seeking casual, all-day dining experiences in a competitive restaurant market.
Franchise Costs
4% royalty + 1% marketing fund + $1,250-$2,083/mo liability insurance
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
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How VILLAGE INN Compares
Key Insights
- Higher than average SBA loan default rate in Casual Dining
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VILLAGE INN Current | $1.1M – $2.7M | $35K | 4.0% | 88 |
| 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
+3 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for VILLAGE INN franchisees (2011 – 2025)
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
87 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)
Primarily franchisee claims alleging misrepresentation, fraud, and violations of state franchise laws in connection with franchise sales and financial performance representations; franchisor claims for breach of contract, unpaid royalties and fees, unauthorized closures, and post-termination obligations; including multi-franchisee consolidated actions against Papa Murphy’s.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
Prior predecessor American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC (ABRH) filed for bankruptcy protection on January 27, 2020, as part of a planned restructuring of company-owned or affiliated franchised Village Inn restaurants; sold Village Inn-related trademarks and agreements to franchisor effective October 2, 2020 through bankruptcy confirmation proceedings.
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a VILLAGE INN franchise ranges from $1,075,000 to $2,740,000. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 4.0% of gross sales.
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