About Outback Steakhouse of Florida Franchise
Outback Steakhouse is one of the most recognized casual dining brands in the United States, known for its Australian themed atmosphere and menu of steaks, ribs, seafood, and other hearty entrees.
Operated by Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC, the brand has built a massive following among diners who appreciate generous portions, bold flavors, and a lively, welcoming restaurant experience.
The franchise fee is $40,000.
Outback Steakhouse of Florida Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $40,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5.0% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | A percentage of your Restaurant’s Net Sales that we set from time to time that y | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $4,303,000 – $8,419,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $4.3M–$8.4M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The combined royalty (5.0%) and marketing fee (A percentage of your Restaurant’s Net Sales that we set from time to time that y) are ongoing costs paid as a percentage of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| Initial franchise fee (1) | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Building construction (2) | $2,000,000 | $2,700,000 |
| Site construction (3) | $50,000 | $1,000,000 |
| Design & site development (including professional fees, impact fees, permits and utility connections | $41,000 | $337,000 |
| Furniture, fixtures, and equipment (including computer system) (5) | $950,000 | $1,100,000 |
| Signage | $80,000 | $250,000 |
| Inventory – first 3 months (6) | $397,000 | $583,000 |
| Liquor License (7) | $1,000 | $815,000 |
| Utilities – first 3 months (8) | $27,000 | $52,000 |
| Opening Crew (9) | $64,000 | $138,000 |
| Pre-opening food and beverage costs for training (10) | $11,000 | $37,000 |
| Pre-opening supplies (11) | $10,000 | $15,000 |
| Pre-opening labor and training expenses (12) | $42,000 | $88,000 |
| Other miscellaneous opening expenses (13) | $14,000 | $64,000 |
| Insurance costs (14) | $75,000 | $125,000 |
| Staffing & employment costs – first 3 months (15) | $399,000 | $715,000 |
| Legal costs (16) | $15,000 | $70,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | 5.0% of monthly Net Sales (See Note 2) |
| Renewal Fee | A renewal fee equal to 50% of the standard initial franchise fee being charged t |
| Technology Fee | $75 |
| Audit Fee | Payable if you understate any amounts owed to us or our affiliates by 2% or more |
| Multi-Unit Campaign contributions | A percentage of your Restaurant’s Net Sales that we set from time to time that y |
| Required Local Marketing Expenditures | A percentage of your Restaurant’s Net Sales that we set from time to time that y |
| Help Desk Support Fee | $55 |
| Security License Fee | $75 |
| Liquidated damages for deviation from Operations Manual | $1,000 |
| Interest | Lesser of 18% per year or maximum rate law allows |
| Management fee | 10% of Net Sales while we manage your Restaurant, plus reimbursement of our dire |
| Building construction (2) | $2,000,000 |
| Site construction (3) | $50,000 |
| Design & site development (including professional fees, impact fees, permits and | $41,000 |
| Signage | $80,000 |
| Inventory – first 3 months (6) | $397,000 |
| Liquor License (7) | $1,000 |
| Utilities – first 3 months (8) | $27,000 |
| Opening Crew (9) | $64,000 |
Training Program (Item 11)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total Duration | 1 hours classroom, 1 hours on-the-job |
| Classroom Training | 1 hours |
| On-the-Job Training | 1 hours |
| Training Location | An Outback Steakhouse restaurant we designate |
Renewal, Termination & Transfer (Item 17)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Renewal Term | If you give timely notice, renovate and modernize the Restaurant to reflect then-current standards and image, are (and the Franchise principal is) in full compliance with and have substantially compli |
| Termination for Cause | We may not terminate your franchise (or development rights) without cause. |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Does not offer financing. |
Outback Steakhouse of Florida Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Outback Steakhouse of Florida 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.
Outback Steakhouse of Florida Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Outback Steakhouse of Florida System Growth
Outback Steakhouse of Florida currently operates 130 franchised locations and 14 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
Unit History (Item 20)
| Year | Opened | Closed | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 130 | ||
| 2021 | 564 | ||
| 2021 | 694 | ||
| 2022 | 127 | ||
| 2022 | 566 | ||
| 2022 | 693 | ||
| 2023 | 126 | ||
| 2023 | 562 | ||
| 2023 | 688 |
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