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Johnny Rockets Franchise

1940s-style hamburger malt shop

Johnny Rockets was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a place where they can escape today's complicated world and experience the food, fun and friendliness reminiscent of feel-good Americana. On June 6, 1986, the first Johnny Rockets opened on trendy Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, offering its Guests fast, friendly service, a simple menu, great food and fun.

Every Johnny Rockets restaurant boasts great-tasting food from a menu of all-American favorites including juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes and malts and freshly-baked apple pie. Guests also enjoy an all-American diner look and feel, servers who know the secret behind getting ketchup out of the bottle, tabletop jukeboxes that belt out tunes for a nickel and authentic décor.

Johnny Rockets is the place where every Guest can enjoy all-American favorites served with a smile!

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

What is the total cost to open a Johnny Rockets Franchises?

Total Cost: $581,000 USD -$877,000 USD
Total Franchise Fees: $49,000 USD
Ongoing Royalty Fees: 5%
Ongoing Advertising Fees:
Term of Agreement: 10 years w/two 5-year options

Contact Information for Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets Group Inc.
26970 Aliso Viejo Pkwy., #100
Aliso Viejo, CA
92656

Phone Number: (949)643-6100
Fax Number: (949)643-6200

Franchise Homepage:

Johnny Rockets In the Press

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Historical Expansion

In what year did Johnny Rockets begin operations? 1986
When did Johnny Rockets begin selling franchises? 1987

Year United States Canada International Corporate
2004 99 0 16 41
2003 87 0 12 42
2002 81 0 7 49
2001 72 0 10 55
2000 63 0 10 67

Future Expansion

Countries of Interest:

Franchise Financing Information

Cost In House Financing Available? 3rd Party Financing Available?
Franchise Fee No No
Initial Start-up Capital No No
Plant, Property, and Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Meetings, Grand opening support, Field support and site evaluation
Marketing
National media, Regional advertising support

Franchise Operation Restrictions

Franchise business owners required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 95% of all franchise business owners own more than one franchise location.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 48 - 53

Absentee ownership of this franchise business is not available to new franchisees. (98% of current franchise business owners are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:
  • 5 years of restaurant operation experience
  • Franchise Analyzer Professional's Inside Information

    Can you buy this franchise for no money down? Yes
    What key terms in the franchise agreement can be negotiated? Cross-default provisions, arbitration clause, personal guarantee, default cure periods, non-compete agreement, favorable valuations for corporate buyout
    Can you negotiate lower royalties during start-up? Yes
    Can you purchase multiple franchises for a discounted franchise fee? Yes
    Can you receive lower advertising fees? Yes
    Will I know when the franchise break even? Yes
    Will my personal assets including my home be safe in case my franchise business fails? Yes
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