Tony Roma's
Ribs, steaks, seafood- 2023 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/RNot ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$1.7M - $2.9M
- Units as of 2023
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57 46% over 3 years
Tony Roma's may be a recognized name in upscale casual dining. Tony Roma’s offers a range of popular dishes, building on the popularity of its baby back ribs with top-secret BBQ sauce, the specialty that initially caught the public's imagination. So popular was the BBQ sauce that Tony Roma's may be known internationally for it.
托尼·罗马的一个有趣的商业史上,starting with a single restaurant in Miami, Florida, in 1972 and opening its first international franchise in Tokyo in 1979. The company is looking to open new franchises nationwide with ten-year renewable contracts.
Since beginning to franchise, Tony Roma’s has opened several locations in the United States and Canada to go along with numerous international locations.
为什么你可能想要开始一个托尼罗马的特许经营
Tony Roma's core values include great food, friendly service, and comfortable, family-friendly dining. The chain has designed its restaurants with the customer in mind. As such, they offer plenty of outdoor seating, numerous TV screens for sports fans, and spacious bars that may serve a range of draft beers.
Because of this, Tony Roma's prefers franchisees who have experience in the restaurant or hospitality sectors. It wants its franchisees to have a passion for food and the Tony Roma's brand. Potential franchisees should also be good team leaders and have excellent customer service skills.
However, Tony Roma's usually allows for absentee ownership. So, if you don't have the qualifications that the company is looking for in a restaurant manager or hands-on owner/operator, you may be able to open a Tony Roma’s franchise and hire a manager who does.
What Might Make a Tony Roma's Franchise a Good Choice?
Because of its reputation and reach, loyal customers may know what to expect when they walk into a Tony Roma's restaurant. Franchisees are responsible for maintaining the high standards that the customer and Tony Roma's brand expect. Should a franchisee be a hands-on owner, they will manage the day-to-day operations of a busy restaurant. Even an absentee owner should expect to remain updated on their location's daily goings-on.
To be part of the Tony Roma's team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.
How To Open a Tony Roma's Franchise
The restaurant business is highly competitive. One of the advantages of franchising under a well-known name is the potential edge over the competition. Even so, you should look carefully at other restaurants in your area and make sure that you're confident that there is room for a Tony Roma's franchise in your area.
前金融承诺或签署an agreement, you must establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Tony Roma's franchising team questions. For instance, who are your food purveyors, what kind of training should you put your employees through, and how do you implement new, approved menu items?
If awarded a franchise, Tony Roma’s will typically support you throughout the process.
Company Overview
About Tony Roma's
Industry | Food |
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Related Categories | Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants,Food: Full-Service Restaurants |
Founded | 1972 |
Parent Company | Romacorp Inc. |
Leadership | Mohaimina Haque, CEO |
Corporate Address | 3662 Avalon Park E. Blvd. Orlando, FL 32828 |
Social | Facebook,LinkedIn,Instagram,YouTube |
Business Overview
Franchising Since | 1979(44 years) |
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# of employees at HQ | 7 |
Where seeking | This company is offering new franchisees worldwide. This company is offering new franchisees in the following US states: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Montana, North Carolina, New Mexico, Nevada, Tennessee |
# of Units | 57(as of 2023) |
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Information for Franchisees
Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Tony Roma's franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
Initial Franchise Fee |
$35,000 |
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Initial Investment |
$1,742,500 - $2,883,000 |
Net Worth Requirement |
$1,000,000 |
Cash Requirement |
$500,000 |
Royalty Fee |
4% |
Ad Royalty Fee |
2% |
Term of Agreement |
10 years |
Is franchise term renewable? | Yes |
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
On-The-Job Training | 472 hours |
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Classroom Training | 21 hours |
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
Is absentee ownership allowed? | No |
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Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? |
No |
Can this franchise be run part time? |
No |
# of employees required to run | 60 |
Are exclusive territories available? |
Yes |
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