Don Shula's American Kitchen

At Don Shula's American Kitchen, guests enjoy a diverse, all-day menu of American classics and Continental cuisine, prepared in a scratch kitchen, complemented by an innovative cocktail program that creates a lively and social dining experience.

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Don Shula's American Kitchen

Don Shula's American Kitchen Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

Candidate Buying Points

  • CULINARY EXCELLENCE
  • OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
  • INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES
  • STRATEGIC RESTAURANT DESIGN
  • MENU ENGINEERING AND MIXOLOGY

  • Shula's provides a page for each restaurant in its master website (shula's.com) along with:
  • social media marketing across the corporate brand on Instagram and Facebook
  • two evergreen emails each month to our database of guests to drive traffic
  • Brandfolder provides online access to branded logos, fonts, colors, guidelines, food and beverage photography, menus
  • Provide all menu updates/edits upon request and deliver print-ready pdf's to restaurant.
  • Provide graphic design professional to create private dining brochures
  • Guest loyalty and rewards program offering email marketing services and loyalty rewards
  • Uberall local digital marketing platform and listings management
  • Yelp enhanced listings across their platform, ensuring no competitor ads on Shula's pages

  • Investing in a Shula's franchise means more than owning a restaurant; it's about being part of a brand that stands for quality, tradition, integrity and innovation. Join us in creating unforgettable dining experiences and building a thriving business with Shula's Restaurant Group.

Company Details

Established: 1989
First Unit Franchised: 1989
Franchised Units: 15
Company Owned Units: 0
States Registered In: Alabama - AL, Arizona - AZ, California - CA, Colorado - CO, Connecticut - CT, Delaware - DE, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Kentucky - KY, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, New Jersey - NJ, New York - NY, North Carolina - NC, Ohio - OH, Pennsylvania - PA, Rhode Island - RI, South Carolina - SC, Tennessee - TN, Texas - TX, Virginia - VA
Canada Franchises: No
International Franchises: No

Support and Training Offered By Don Shula's American Kitchen

Financial Assistance Provided: No
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Specify: Corporate staff may offer potential locations as well as conduct a site approval visit to evaluate the location
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Specify: Corporate review
Recruiting Assistance: Yes
Specify: Shula's may provide referrals and in the case of a Management Agreement, Shula's is responsible for hiring and training of all positions.
Cooperative Advertising: No

Training:
Shula's provides the franchisee with approximately 14 days of onsite basic training for the Head Coach, Chef, and Banquet/Private Dining Manager and any other employees where it might be applicable. Shula's also provides Manager's training that is 3-5 business days at Shula's HQ. Any future replacement managers are also offered training and/or may be offered training at another Shula's restaurant.
Shulas' also offers ongoing training through its periodic site visits and at the request of the franchisee for special assistance.
Shula's may also offer Grand Opening assistance for up to three days prior to opening.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Don Shula's American Kitchen Franchise.

What does a Don Shula's American Kitchen Franchise Cost?

Don Shula's American Kitchen franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: $500,000
Total Investment: $2,348,000 - $9,182,000 depending on the real estate component
Minimum Net Worth: $1,000,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $125,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $100,000
Royalty: 8%
Ad Fees: Local: The greater of (i) $50,000, or (ii) 1.5% of the prior calendar year's Gross Revenues
Other Fees: on-site visits from corporate staff
Average Number of Employees: 40/60
Item 19: No
Visa Candidates: Yes
Passive Ownership: Yes
Semi-Passive Ownership: Yes
Specify: In addition to the franchise agreement, we also offer an add-on option of a management agreement, wherein Shula's will act as a third party manager of the entire restaurant operations (staffing, inventory control, sales and expense tracking and analysis, etc.)
Home-Based: No
B2B: No
Master Franchise Opportunities: Yes
Veteran Discount: No

Is Don Shula's American Kitchen a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Don Shula's American Kitchen is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Don Shula's American Kitchen a Home Based franchise?

No. Don Shula's American Kitchen is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Don Shula's American Kitchen Franchise Owners Make?

This information is not available. Don Shula's American Kitchen does not offer an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document.

Is Don Shula's American Kitchen a Master Franchise Opportunity?

Yes. Don Shula's American Kitchen is a master franchise opportunity. A master franchisee is responsible to recruit, train and support franchisees in their territory.

Does Don Shula's American Kitchen Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. Don Shula's American Kitchen franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Does Don Shula's American Kitchen Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

Yes. Don Shula's American Kitchen franchise does work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa candidates.

Is Don Shula's American Kitchen Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Don Shula's American Kitchen franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Don Shula's American Kitchen Looking for International franchisees?

No. Don Shula's American Kitchen franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Don Shula's American Kitchen's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Food & Restaurants, Recently Added Franchises, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

LESS THAN 20 UNITS

Cash Required

More than $250,000

Master Franchise

Yes

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

No

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

E2 Visa Franchise

Yes

Don Shula's American Kitchen Franchises for Sale

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