Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant

Seafood restaurant

Joe Klassen started "Joey's Only" in the summer of 1985 in Calgary, Alberta. With Jill Argue, Theresa Klassen and David Mossey, he started franchising the same year. Joey's Only has locations in the United States and Canada.

On Tuesdays Joey's Only restaurants feature all-you-can-eat fish and chips, as well as all-you-can-eat fries and free soft drink refills every day. They have an open kitchen so customers can watch their meals being prepared. In 1999 the company began offering its Tennessee Jack's menu of rotisserie chicken and ribs and side dishes.

Joey's Only has tremendous Operational Support. Regional managers regularly inspect each location and speak regularly with franchisees to assist with the operation of their restaurants. Ongoing training, regular regional meetings, supplier seminars, research and development, and various marketing efforts all contribute to the sustained quality of Joey's Only / Tennessee Jack's franchises. Moreover, Joey's Only franchising stays up to date with market trends (marketing, technology, cooking, staffing, serving procedures, etc.) and passing this information along to its franchisees.

Please Note: The operators of Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant, 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 Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant Franchises?

Total Investment: $151,000-$415,800
Initial Franchise Fee: $25,000
Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Advertising Fee: N/A
Term of Agreement: 10 years
Renewal Fee: $5K

How to contact Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant

Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant
514-42nd Ave. S.E.
Calgary, AB
T2G 1Y6

Phone: (403)243-4584
Toll Free: (800)661-2123
Fax: (403)243-8989

Website: Visit Website

Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant News

Joey's Heats Up Winter With Vacation Getaway To Mayan Riviera
Joey's Only Seafood Restaurants are heating up this winter with another contest. This time Joey's is giving its customers the opportunity to getaway from the winter cold with a trip for two to the Mayan Riviera. Joey's "Gift and Getaway" Winter Campaign kicks ... more

Joey's Hooks Customers With Online Maritime Festival
Beginning October 13th Joey's launches its national on-line consumer contest with three exciting trips to be won in Atlantic Canada. Winners will explore some of Canada's most renowned sites including Peggy's Cove, Hopewell Rocks Ocean Tidal Exploration Site, and Green Gables... more

Joey's Fat Fish Makes A Splash For Alzheimer's
Joey's Only Seafood Restaurants will be making a splash across Canada in September with their famous yellow Fat Fish as part of a national fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society of Canada. Throughout September, any Joey's customer making a $1 contribution to the Alzheimer Society will rec... more

Joey's Is Largest Canadian Seafood Restaurant Chain
Joey's Only Seafood Restaurants is making a big splash on Canadian airwaves this spring with a fresh new tag line ‘We've set a place for you at Joey's' and with its first-ever nation-wide radio campaign set to launch May 19. "We are the largest Canadian seafood restaur... more

Joey's Raises $21k For Alzheimer Society
Joey's Only Seafood Restaurants is pleased to announce that it raised more than $21,000 during the restaurant's 2007 Alzheimer Society annual yellow Fat Fish Fundraiser. Throughout September, Joey's customers were given the opportunity to purchase a yellow paper Fat Fish Coupon for... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant open? 1985
When did Joey's Only Seafood Restaurant start Franchising? 1985

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2004 12 91 0 0

2003 11 88 0 0

2002 8 73 0 2

2001 8 74 0 1

2000 9 71 0 1

Expansion Plans

United States: Nationwide

International: Worldwide

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No Yes

Startup Costs No Yes

Equipment Yes No

Inventory No Yes

Accounts Receivable No Yes

Payroll No Yes

Training & Support

Training
* 5 week training program at our Corporate restaurant in Calgary, Alberta.

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

35% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
Preferred 5-7 years in business management experience, including P&L and employee supervision responsibilities.
Foodservice experience is a plus, however not a prerequisite.
Results based with strong analytical, problem solving and leadership skills.
Preferred experience with Word, Excel, and basic PC operations.
Hands-on ownership is preferred; however, day-to-day unit management is not a requirement although it is desirable that the day to day manager hold a 20% or greater interest in the franchise.
Individual or multi-owner groups accepted.
Multi-unit ownership preferred, however not a requirement.

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