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Buy a Glory Days Grill Franchise

Glory Days Grill is a sports-themed family restaurant chain founded in 1996 in Fairfax, Virginia, offering award-winning American comfort food like burgers, ribs, chili, pasta, and kid-friendly options in a lively atmosphere with abundant TVs tuned to sports, cartoons, news, and entertainment. Individual speaker stations at tables enhance the experience, fostering community gatherings for families, local teams, and sports fans. With 39 units (corporate and franchised) as of recent data, showing 25.8% growth over three years, it emphasizes affordable, allergy-conscious meals and real-time entertainment without gimmicks. Now offering franchising in select markets like Greater DC, Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and expansions into Florida, Glory Days Grill appeals to operators seeking a proven, community-focused brand with strong franchise support and multi-unit potential.

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Why buy a Glory Days Grill Franchise?

Buy Glory Days Grill for its 17+ year track record, robust support, and recession-resistant model in booming casual dining. Turnkey training, award-winning menu, and growth potential (39 units, expanding) suit multi-unit operators like you in franchising. Community focus drives loyalty and profitability.

Glory Days Grill Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $50,000

    • Initial Investment (Total Range)

      $1,696,500 – $2,526,500

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      3%

      of gross sales

  • Training & Support

    • Initial Training Program

    • Classroom + On-the-job training

    • Ongoing Support

    • Grand Opening Support

Glory Days Grill – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Glory Days Grill delivers comprehensive franchisee support, including 2-4 weeks of hands-on training from its full corporate team of 15-20 experts, plus ongoing phone and in-person assistance. This covers operations, menu execution, and community engagement, enabling quick profitability as seen in success stories like multi-unit owner Kat Huff. No-nonsense guidance helps franchisees build lasting local ties.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Glory Days Grill has earned numerous honors, including Best Casual Theme Restaurant, Best American Cuisine, Best Sports Bar, Restaurant Neighbor Award, Best Ribs, Best Chili, and Best Burger. It received the Fortune 50 Award from SmartCEO Magazine and five McCormick Cornerstone of the Industry Awards from the Restaurant Association of Maryland for community impact, job creation, and charity.

  3. Industry / Market

    The U.S. casual dining and sports bar sector continues robust expansion, driven by family-oriented sports viewing and comfort food demand. Glory Days Grill aligns with this, boasting 25.8% unit growth over three years amid $86.7M revenue, with plans for 85 new franchise units in 5-10 years, fueled by community programs donating $400K annually.

  4. Ideal Owner

    The ideal Glory Days Grill franchisee is a sports enthusiast with restaurant operations experience, passionate about community building and team camaraderie. They need $1.7M-$2.5M investment, meeting net worth/liquid capital rules, and thrive on delivering value-driven meals in a family-friendly vibe.

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