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Houlihan's Franchise

Full-service restaurant

Houlihan's has been known for exceptional food at an affordable price since we entered the casual dining segment in 1972. Our menu features a great mix of contemporary pop American cooking - classic dishes reinvented in a fresh modern way and brought to the table with simple, stylish plating and presentations.

And then there's the bar. It's always the best place to feel the great energy of Houlihan's. Our bar strategy unites pop culture, trendy premium brands, the newest drinks and vendor insights for a winning combination, resulting in an enviable liquor mix.

We also pay attention to environment. Our sound experience is not your formulaic Top 40 or tired classic rock you'd expect to hear in most chains. Our playlist draws from a wealth of untapped independent music - the kind of songs that make you groove on a barstool, flirt with the bartender, have a laugh and another drink. We even feature he playlist in our menu each month and post the list on our website so guests can take our music adventure home with them.

Please Note: The operators of Houlihan's, may not have verified the accuracy of the franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Houlihan's website.

Start-up Costs & Franchise Fees

How much does it cost to open a Houlihan's franchise?

Total Investment: $1,600,000-$4,300,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $40,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

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Houlihan's News

Eagerly Anticipated New Houlihan's Design Debuts In Chicagoland Market May 1
Proving a 30-year-old brand can and will remain "forever young," Houlihan's announced today it will unveil its new restaurant model in the Chicago area on May 1 that features a contemporary building, décor and a "new personality" for all future locations. The Algonquin, IL locati... more

Houlihan's With New "Edge" Comes To Tampa
It started out as a half-bar, half-restaurant, local hang-out in the neighborhood. But now after 33 years and many management changes, Houlihan's Restaurants is returning to its roots, with a trendy twist. "The biggest change people will notice is the new edgy menu and ambiance," say... more

Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc. Promotes Mike Hocter To Director Of Franchise Development
In a move to continue its franchise growth momentum, Houlihan’s Restaurants, Inc., one of America’s most popular classic eateries for more than 30 years, announced today it has promoted Michael Hocter to Director of Franchise Development. The company has inked nearly 60 new franchise deals... more

Houlihan’s Brings Friendly Neighborhood Casual Dining Experience To Brooklyn
Houlihan’s, one of America's most popular eateries for three decades, announced today its newest location in the Atlantic Terminal Mall, offering Brooklyn diners a time-honored, casual dining experience in a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. “We feel fortunate to be a part of the Br... more

Houlihan's To Open Three Tampa Locations
Radiant-Tampa Restaurants has signed an agreement to open three Houlihan's locations in Tampa. Radiant-Tampa Restaurants is owned by Manish Doshi and Alan Gaylin. Radiant-Tampa Management expects to open its first Tampa Houlihan's location in late summer and open one additional rest... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Houlihan's open? 1972
When did Houlihan's start franchising? 1994

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	49	0	2	26
2004	43	0	2	28
2003	41	0	3	33
2002	44	0	2	34
2001	46	0	3	40

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	Yes
Payroll	No	Yes

Training & Support

Support
Meetings, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 78

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Must live in same market being developed

• Full Service Restaurant Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Over $1 Million

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