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Ground Round Grill & Bar

Initial Franchise Fee $30,000
Capital Required $500,000
Number of units 22
Investment Level $500,001 ~ $750,000
Franchising Since 1969
Royalty Fee 2.5%-3.5%

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Investment level - $320,000 - $2,200,000 depends on type of project: conversion, new build, etc.

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About Us

The first Ground Round® opened in 1969 and offered a limited menu of only 12 items, featuring primarily burgers, snack food and pitchers of beer. The atmosphere was casual, relaxed, and, dare we say, permissive. Ground Round was the original “no rules” place and a big success with its customers. During the 1980s, Ground Round evolved to become a fun, family-friendly environment. In the ‘90s, as more people were dining out and having higher expectations of their restaurant experiences, the Ground Round met those expectations by providing interesting taste profiles, higher quality food, larger portions, friendly customer service and overall value. Today, the Ground Round menu offers a combination of variety, enhanced flavor profiles and portion sizes that are unequaled in any other casual dining concept. We are the place for families, friends and sports fans.

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Our Industry

Casual dining comprises a market segment between fast food establishments and fine dining restaurants. Ground Round falls within the casual dining segment offering table service to guests. Our unique 2-room design provides comfort for families, as well as adults meeting friends.

Casual Dining Brand

Our Opportunity

Ground Round® Grill and Bar has been a proven Casual Dining brand for nearly 50 years. Our two-room restaurant design is ideal for families with children in the dining room, while adults can meet friends or watch the game in a separate sports bar lounge. Since 2004, the brand has been owned by its franchisees, with a unique offer where operators not only own their franchise, but also can partner-in and purchase a Membership Share in the Ground Round brand. This share gives the franchisee voting rights and a preferred royalty rate as low as 2.5%, as set by and voted on by Ground Round IOC Members. As a member of the Ground Round IOC Cooperative, a franchisee is guaranteed to have input and a financial stake in the future success and growth of the brand. We’ve also developed a brand called the Ground Round Sports Grille for non-traditional development in airports and entertainment venues. We offer a pub-style menu in the Ground Round Sports Grille to suit its smaller footprint, while still offering many of Ground Round’s guest-favorites.

Ground Round Grill & Bar

Our Benefits

  • No royalties in your first year
  • Single or Multi-unit development available
  • Flexible 5 and 10 year term options
  • A debt-free brand owned by its franchisees
  • You control marketing dollars locally

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