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Buy a Miami Grill Franchise

Miami Grill is a fast casual restaurant franchise built around an ‘Everything Goes’ concept inspired by South Beach, Florida. The menu covers made-to-order cheesesteaks, traditional Greek-style gyros, chicken wings, Angus beef burgers, grilled mahi mahi, subs, wraps, salads, and a beverage selection that includes beer, wine, and Dom Perignon champagne, giving the brand a broader dining appeal than most single-category quick service concepts.

The brand traces its roots to a single restaurant in Key West, Florida, opened by a Greek immigrant that became Miami Subs in 1988 and was later rebranded Miami Grill in 2014 when the chain dropped ‘Subs’ to reflect its expanded menu. The franchisor is headquartered in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with its network concentrated primarily in the Southeast United States.

Miami Grill’s current positioning is supported by an equity partnership with international recording artist and entrepreneur Pitbull, who joined as a board member to support brand revitalization and expansion. The brand has also extended into Walmart store locations and holds SBA-approved status.

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Why buy a Miami Grill Franchise?

To buy a Miami Grill franchise is to invest in a fast casual concept with more than three decades of operating history and a menu that goes well beyond a single category. Cheesesteaks, gyros, grilled seafood, Angus burgers, wings, wraps, and licensed beverages give the brand a broader customer draw and per-check appeal than most single-item competitors in the quick service space.

The equity presence of Pitbull, a nationally recognized artist with broad consumer visibility, gives Miami Grill an unusual promotional asset for a regional fast casual concept. SBA-approved status broadens the financing options available to buyers, and the brand’s expansion into Walmart store locations introduces a site format with built-in foot traffic. The ‘Everything Goes’ concept and South Beach identity give operators a narrative with particular resonance in Florida’s restaurant-dense, high-tourism markets.

Miami Grill Franchise Costs & Information

  • Minimum Qualifications

    • Initial Franchise Fee

      $45,000 - $55,000

    • Initial Investment

      $250,000 - $1,000,000

  • Royalty

    • Royalty Fee

      6%

  • Training & Support

    • Staff training before/during/after opening

    • Marketing support

    • Ongoing operational support

Miami Grill – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Miami Grill trains a minimum of three managers in South Florida training restaurants before certifying them in operations and kitchen standards. The franchisor then provides staff training at the franchised location before, during, and after opening. Ongoing support covers marketing resources, operational guidance, and recruiting assistance. Resale buyers should confirm with Miami Grill what onboarding and training the franchisor provides to an incoming owner and what operational access transfers with the resale.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Miami Grill suits a hands-on operator comfortable managing a restaurant team and maintaining food quality standards in a high-volume kitchen environment. Prior restaurant or food service experience is welcomed but not required; the brand's training pathway is designed to certify candidates from other industries. Strong local marketing instincts and community engagement are useful, particularly for units operating outside South Florida. Multi-unit operators and executives seeking an active ownership format are also welcomed by the franchisor.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Miami Grill has built brand recognition through more than three decades of operation in the Southeast US fast casual market, spanning its evolution from Miami Subs to its current format. The brand's SBA-approved status and its expansion into Walmart store locations reflect institutional and retail confidence in the concept. For resale buyers, brand recognition is best assessed alongside the reputation of the specific unit, including local customer reviews, referral sources, and community presence in the franchise's territory.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US fast food and quick service restaurant industry generates approximately $416 billion annually, according to IBISWorld, with the fast casual segment capturing a growing share of that total. Fast casual has expanded by offering consumers made-to-order food and more varied menus than traditional counter service. Demand is supported by convenience-oriented dining habits and ongoing consumer preference for fresh, customizable meals. Miami Grill's concentration in the Southeast, particularly Florida, places it in a high-density, high-traffic dining market.

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