Shula's Steakhouse

Shula's Steak House offers a modern take on the classic American steakhouse, delivering exceptional cuisine, top-quality steaks from Meats by Linz, and warm, attentive service in a relaxed setting- a tradition enjoyed by guests for over 34 years.

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Shula's Steakhouse

Shula's Steakhouse Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

Shula's Restaurant Group offers an unparalleled opportunity for investors looking to enter the premium restaurant market. With a legacy of excellence and a diverse portfolio of dining concepts, Shula's stands out as a robust and profitable investment. Here's why you should confidently present Shula's Restaurant Group to your clients:

Proven Success Across Multiple Concepts:

  • Shula's Restaurant Group boasts a range of restaurant types, from fine dining to premium casual, each with a proven track record of success. Our flagship, Shula's Steak House, along with our Prime concept, command an average guest check of $125+ with 40% liquor sales, ensuring high revenue per customer. Meanwhile, our Shula's American Kitchen and 347 Grille concepts cater to a broader audience with premium casual dining experiences and impressive average guest checks of $50+ and $55+, respectively. Each concept is designed to cater to different market segments, maximizing market penetration and profitability.
  • Strategic Investment Costs and Returns Shula's offers attractive investment opportunities with varying initial costs tailored to different property types. The service concepts ensure efficient operations, whether it's a full team setup for fine dining or a streamlined front-of-house team for premium casual formats. This operational efficiency, combined with a solid average guest check and liquor sales percentage, drives strong financial performance.
  • Comprehensive Franchise Support and Agreement Terms Shula's offers comprehensive support to franchisees, including assistance with site selection, project design and build-out, staff training, ongoing operational guidance and marketing support. The franchise agreement term of 10 years provides long-term stability and partnership, with an option to add on a management agreement that aligns franchisor/franchisee incentives by structuring management fees as a percentage of net profits.
  • Brand Legacy and Leadership Excellence -Founded in 1989, Shula's Restaurant Group carries a legacy of excellence and innovation in the dining industry. The leadership team, with extensive experience in restaurant and hospitality management, ensures the continuous growth and success of each franchise location. Shula's name is synonymous with quality, hospitality, and a winning tradition, making it a trusted and attractive choice for investors.
By presenting Shula's Restaurant Group to your clients, you offer them a chance to invest in a prestigious and profitable brand with diverse dining concepts, strong financial returns, and comprehensive franchise support. Shula's stands as a beacon of quality and success in the restaurant industry, making it a compelling choice for discerning investors.
CULINARY EXCELLENCE
OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP
INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUES
STRATEGIC RESTAURANT DESIGN
MENU ENGINEERING AND MIXOLOGY
PROVEN SALES STRATEGIES
EFFICIENCY MODELS AND COST CONTROL
TALENT ACQUISITION AND DEVELOPMENT
LONG-TERM VISION AND ADAPTABILITY
PROVEN TRACK RECORD

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, Florida - FL, Georgia - GA, Illinois - IL, Indiana - IN, Kentucky - KY, Maryland - MD, Massachusetts - MA, Michigan - MI, Minnesota - MN, Nevada - NV, 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 Shula's Steakhouse

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 Shula's Steakhouse Franchise.

What does a Shula's Steakhouse Franchise Cost?

Shula's Steakhouse franchise fees for 2024:

Cash Investment: $500,000
Total Investment: $2.348 mil - $9.182 mil depending on real estate component
Minimum Net Worth: $2,000,000
Single Unit Franchise Fee: $150,000
Franchise Fee for Each Additional Unit: $100,000
Royalty: 8%
Ad: 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 Shula's Steakhouse a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Shula's Steakhouse 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 Shula's Steakhouse a Home Based franchise?

No. Shula's Steakhouse is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Shula's Steakhouse Franchise Owners Make?

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

Is Shula's Steakhouse a Master Franchise Opportunity?

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

Does Shula's Steakhouse Offer a Veteran Discount?

No. Shula's Steakhouse franchise does not offer a veteran discount.

Does Shula's Steakhouse Work with E2 Visa and EB-5 Visa Candidates?

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

Is Shula's Steakhouse Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Shula's Steakhouse franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Shula's Steakhouse Looking for International franchisees?

No. Shula's Steakhouse franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Shula's Steakhouse's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

Buying a Franchise Guide: What is a Franchise Disclosure Document?

When evaluating a franchise opportunity, reading and understanding the current version of their FDD is a necessity. Considering the benefits of franchising, such as established brand recognition and support from the franchisor, it's important to also take into account franchise fees and franchising royalty fees. Since most franchisors are privately owned companies, the current versions of their FDDs are typically not available unless requested directly from them.

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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

Shula's Steakhouse Franchises for Sale

Click Here to inquire about existing Shula's Steakhouse franchises for sale. We may have Shula's Steakhouse franchise resales. A franchise resale is an already established franchise owned by a franchisee and the franchisee is looking to sell their franchise.

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