About Mighty Quinn's Franchise
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque is a fast casual restaurant franchise serving authentic smoked barbeque, signature side dishes, and a variety of menu items for dine in, carry out, and delivery.
The brand has earned a devoted following for its commitment to real, slow smoked meats and bold flavors, with select locations also offering a curated selection of alcoholic beverages.
The franchise fee is $45,000, and Mighty Quinn's has been franchising since 2018 under Mighty Quinn's Holdings, LLC.
Mighty Quinn's Franchise Cost & Fees
Minimum Investment
$739K
Average Investment
$818K
Maximum Investment
$896K
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $45,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5% of Gross Sales for all calendar year Gross Sales up to $2,000,000. 6% of Gross Sales for all calendar year Gross Sales exceeding $2,000,000. of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | Up to 1% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $739,488 – $896,334 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $739K–$896K reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5% of Gross Sales for all calendar year Gross Sales up to $2,000,000. 6% of Gross Sales for all calendar year Gross Sales exceeding $2,000,000.) and marketing fee (Up to 1% of Gross Sales) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $335,000 | $415,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $229,238 | $254,709 |
| Signs (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $3,500 | $4,000 |
| Initial Inventory (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $16,000 | $18,000 |
| Prepaid Rent and Lease Deposits (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $22,500 | $40,625 |
| Utility Deposits (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Insurance Deposits (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| Travel for Initial Training (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Expense (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Professional Fees (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $750 | $1,500 |
| Printing, Stationary and Office Supplies (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Additional Funds – Initial period of 3 months (Flagship Restaurant Location) | $40,000 | $50,000 |
| Initial Franchise Fee (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $45,000 | $45,000 |
| Construction and Leasehold Improvements (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $225,000 | $375,000 |
| Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $100,317 | $109,040 |
| Signs (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Computer, Software and Point of Sales System (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $3,500 | $4,000 |
| Initial Inventory (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $16,000 | $18,000 |
| Prepaid Rent and Lease Deposits (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $16,250 | $26,250 |
| Utility Deposits (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Insurance Deposits and Premiums (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $12,000 | $15,000 |
| Travel and Lodging for Initial Training (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $2,500 | $4,500 |
| Grand Opening Marketing Expense (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Professional Fees (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $15,000 | $20,000 |
| Business Licenses and Permits (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $750 | $1,500 |
| Printing, Stationary and Office Supplies (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $500 | $1,000 |
| Additional Funds – Initial period of 3 months (Satellite Restaurant Location) | $40,000 | $50,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Technology Fee | $200 per month |
| Audit Fee | Actual costs |
| Local Marketing | Minimum of 1% of monthly Gross Sale |
| Point of Sale | Approximately $300 per month |
| Supplemental On-Site Training | $300 per day per trainer, plus expenses |
| Royalty Payment Late Charge | Lesser of 5% per month of any late royalty payment or $50 |
| Royalty Reporting Charge | $50 per occurrence |
| Interest Charges | Lesser of 18% per annum or the maximum legal rate allowable by the State |
| Collection Costs and Attorney Fees | Amount incurred |
| NSF Check Fee of Failed Electronic Fund Transfer | 5% of amount or $50, whichever is greater, or maximum fee allowed by law |
| Non-Compliance | Amount of fees, costs and/or expenses |
| Supplier Review | Actual costs |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 150 hours over a period of 3 to 5 weeks |
| Classroom Training | 24 |
| On-the-Job Training | 134 |
| Training Location | Passaic, NJ |
| Additional Training | Franchisor may require supplemental on-site training and annual system-wide training programs. Franchisees are responsible for all costs and expenses associated with attending these programs. |
Territory Rights (Item 12)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Territory Type | Non-exclusive |
| Exclusive Territory | No |
| Territory Size | Generally, a distance of 2 miles from the Restaurant Location in all directions travelable by road, but may be smaller based on population density, demographics, and geographical boundaries. |
| Description | The Designated Territory may be identified by zip code, boundary streets, highways, county lines, designated market area, and/or other recognizable demarcations. |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Initial Term | 10 years |
| Renewal Term | 1 additional 10 year term |
| Renewal Fee | $10,000 |
| Renewal Conditions | Franchisee must not be in default, comply with all material terms, owners and spouses must be in compliance, give 180 days prior written notice, sign current Franchise Agreement and related agreements, sign a general release, pay all monetary obligations, remodel and upgrade the facility, and maintain the right to occupy the location. |
| Transfer Fee | $15,000 |
| Transfer Conditions | Franchisee must provide 30 days prior written notice, satisfy all accrued monetary and other outstanding obligations, transferee must be of good moral character, have sufficient business experience, aptitude and financial resources, not own or operate a Competitive Business, execute the Franchise Owner and Spouse Agreement and Guaranty, execute a General Release, and pay the Transfer Fee. Transferee may be required to upgrade the Restaurant Facility. |
| Termination for Cause | Franchisor can terminate for various defaults including insolvency, bankruptcy, abandonment of operations, failure to timely submit records/reports (3+ occasions), failure to pay fees (3+ occasions), material misrepresentation, unauthorized transfer, disclosure of confidential information, failure to comply with System requirements (3+ occasions), conduct injurious to the brand, felony conviction, underreporting gross sales (5%+), use of unapproved ingredients/supplies, failure to complete training, public health/safety threat, loss of right to occupy facility, or non-compliance with Anti-Terrorism laws. |
| Non-Compete Period | 24 months |
| Non-Compete Details | During the term of the franchise, franchisee and owners cannot engage in any competitive business. After termination or expiration, for 24 months, no involvement in any competing business within the Designated Territory, a 25-mile radius of the Designated Territory, or a 5-mile radius of any other Restaurant. Also includes confidentiality, non-disclosure, and non-solicitation covenants. |
Operations & Supply (Items 8 & 15)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Owner-Operator Required | Yes |
| Participation Details | The Franchise Agreement requires the franchisee or its Managing Owner (if a Corporate Entity) to be personally responsible for the management and overall supervision of the Restaurant. The Managing Owner must be actively involved in day-to-day operations unless management functions are delegated to an authorized Operating Manager who meets franchisor criteria and completes initial training. |
| Required Suppliers | Franchisee is required to purchase or lease certain source restricted goods and services for the development and operation of the Restaurant. These goods and services must meet franchisor specifications and/or be purchased from an approved or designated supplier. The franchisor may designate itself or its affiliates as exclusive suppliers. |
| Supply Restrictions | Franchisee may only offer and sell products and services designated by the franchisor. Franchisee must exclusively use, lease, and/or install products, services, furniture, fixtures, equipment, ingredients, beverages, packaging, paper goods, smallwares, and other materials and supplies authorized and designated by the franchisor in writing, as part of the System or as modified by the franchisor from time to time. |
| Franchisor Revenue from Suppliers | During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, the franchisor or its affiliates derived $13,595 (7% of total revenue of $185,497) from the sale of products and services directly to franchisees. An additional $14,334 (8% of total revenue) was received from unaffiliated vendors based on their sales to franchisees. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | We do not offer direct or indirect financing. We do not guarantee your note, lease or obligation. |
Mighty Quinn's Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Mighty Quinn's does not make an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. This means they do not disclose revenue, profit, or earnings data for franchised locations. Before investing, ask the franchisor directly for franchisee contact information so you can speak with existing owners about their actual financial performance.
Mighty Quinn's does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Mighty Quinn's Litigation & Risk Flags
Clean Litigation RecordMighty Quinn's has no pending litigation actions listed in their FDD. There is also no bankruptcy history disclosed.
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Mighty Quinn's System Growth
Total Units
10
Franchised
1
Company-Owned
9
Mighty Quinn's currently operates 1 franchised locations and 9 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | 10 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Transfers: 0 | Closures: 0
State Registrations
Registered in 22 states: CA, CT, FL, HI, IL, IN, KY, ME, MD, MI, MN, NE, NY, ND, RI, SC, SD, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
Franchisor Financials (Item 21)
Revenue
$185K
Net Income
$67K
Total Assets
$498K
Audited by Perlson LLP for year ending December 31.
Mighty Quinn's Franchise — FAQ
The total investment to open a Mighty Quinn's franchise ranges from $739,488 to $896,334, per their Franchise Disclosure Document. This includes the initial franchise fee of $45,000. The investment covers build-out, inventory, equipment, signage, working capital, and other startup costs.
Mighty Quinn's charges a royalty fee of 5% of Gross Sales for all calendar year Gross Sales up to $2,000,000. 6% of Gross Sales for all calendar year Gross Sales exceeding $2,000,000. of gross sales, plus a Up to 1% of Gross Sales contribution to the marketing/advertising fund. These fees are paid on an ongoing basis.
You can download the Mighty Quinn's Franchise Disclosure Document free on this page. The FDD is a public document filed with state franchise registries. Always also request the current FDD directly from Mighty Quinn's to ensure you have the most up-to-date version.
Mighty Quinn's does not provide an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD, which means they do not disclose franchisee revenue or earnings data. Prospective investors should contact existing franchisees directly (listed in Item 20 of the FDD) to gather real-world financial performance information.
Mighty Quinn's has been franchising since 2018. The FDD shows an investment range of $739,488-$896,334, a 5% of Gross Sales for all calendar year Gross Sales up to $2,000,000. 6% of Gross Sales for all calendar year Gross Sales exceeding $2,000,000. royalty, and includes an Item 19 earnings disclosure. There is no pending litigation. Review the full FDD and contact current franchisees listed in Item 20 before making any investment decision.
The franchise fee is $45,000 and the total investment ranges from $739,488 to $896,334 depending on location size and market. A minimum of $40,000 in liquid capital is required. Contact the franchisor directly for current net worth and liquid capital requirements, territory availability, and application details.
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