Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar

2023 Franchise 500 Rank: N/RNot ranked last year

Initial investment: $1.3M - $3.6M

Units as of 2022: 19 5% over 3 years

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar offers its customers a range of traditional, favorite American dishes that they can wash down with one of the many craft beers on tap. Customers may enjoy the Certified Green Restaurant label and the positive environmental impact that comes along with it.

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar started in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, in 2007 and began franchising in 2010. Co-founder Gary Huether, Jr. wanted a venture that seamlessly mixed a bar and a restaurant. Eventually, he landed on Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar, which he believes has been a successful venture.

Since beginning to franchise, Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar has opened several franchises throughout the United States.

Why You May Want To Start an Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar Franchise

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar looks for franchisees who will work closely with the company in promoting the values that the company holds dear. An Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar franchisee should be someone who enjoys being around people, is a good team leader, and is highly motivated. A franchisee will oversee the day-to-day running of the business and make sure that its operation is meeting the high standards that the company expects.

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar likes to give back to their community and runs a popular 'Funds for Friends' program that raises money for local charities and organizations.

What Might Make an Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar Franchise a Good Choice?

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar was one of the first Certified Green restaurants in Pennsylvania. The chain takes its environmental responsibilities very seriously and uses recycled packaging and ecological cleaning products in an effort to reduce its carbon footprint as much as possible.

To be part of the Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar team, you should make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company's set net worth and liquid capital requirements.

How To Open an Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar Franchise

As you decide if opening an Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar franchise is the right move for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if an Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar franchise team any questions that you might have.

Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar offers a comprehensive training program that covers all aspects of the business. Once your restaurant is open, you will enjoy full support from the company.

Company Overview

About Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar

Industry	Food
Related Categories	Sports Bars/Pubs,Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Founded	2007
Parent Company	Arooga's Franchising LP
Leadership	Gary Huether Jr., President & Cofounder
Corporate Address	1591 S. 19th St. Harrisburg, PA 17104
Social	Facebook,Twitter,LinkedIn,Instagram,YouTube

Business Overview

Franchising Since	2010(13 years)
# of employees at HQ	30
Where seeking	This company is offering new franchisees throughout the US. This company is offering new franchisees worldwide.
# of Units	19(as of 2022)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Definition:The initial fee paid to a franchisor to join their system What you need to know:Found in Item 5 of the FDD, this may be a flat fee, or may vary based on territory size, experience, or other factors.The franchise fee is an up-front (one-time) cost that a new franchisee pays to the franchisor. This fee is usually due at the signing of the franchise agreement and covers the right to use the franchisor's trademarks, name, and related business systems.	$49,500
Initial Investment Definition:The total amount necessary to begin operation of the franchise What you need to know:The initial investment includes the franchise fee, along with other startup expenses such as real estate, equipment, supplies, business licenses, and working capital. This is outlined in a chart in Item 7 of the FDD, showing a range of possible costs from low to high.	$1,277,000 - $3,564,250
Net Worth Requirement Definition:The minimum net worth you must have in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company What you need to know:Net worth is the value of a person's assets minus liabilities. Assets include cash, stocks, retirement accounts, and real estate. Liabilities include items like mortgages, car payments, and credit card debt.	$4,000,000
Cash Requirement Definition:The minimum liquid capital you must have available in order to qualify to become a franchisee of this company.	$700,000
Veteran Incentives Definition:A discount or other incentive offered to military veterans who buy a franchise with this company.	$7,500 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Definition:A ongoing fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis. What you need to know:Most franchisors require franchisees to pay an ongoing royalty fee, which is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD. This fee is typically a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales, but may also be a flat weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	5%
Ad Royalty Fee Definition:An going fee paid to the franchisor on a regular basis to support advertising or marketing efforts. What you need to know:This may also be called advertising fee, marketing fee, brand fund fee, and more, but the basic purpose is the same-- to support promotion of the brand systemwide. As with the royalty fee, it is detailed in Item 6 of the FDD, and can be a percentage of weekly or monthly gross sales or a weekly, monthly, or annual fee.	1%
Term of Agreement Definition:The length of time your franchise agreement will last. What you need to know:Franchise terms are typically anywhere from 5 to 20 years in length, but are sometimes instead dependent on factors such as the term of your lease. Once your term is up, you may have the option to renew your agreement, typically for a smaller fee than the original franchise fee.	10 years
Is franchise term renewable?	Yes

Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing	Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory

Training & Support Offered

特许经营提供最初的培训项目和一个variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training	108 hours
Classroom Training	42 hours
Ongoing Support	Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings & Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security & Safety Procedures Lease Negotiation Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Support	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social Media SEO Website Development Email Marketing Loyalty Program/App

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed?	Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Definition:The business can be run from your home and/or a vehicle, and it is not necessary to have a retail facility, office space, or warehouse.	No
Can this franchise be run part time? Definition:This business can be run by the owner on a part-time basis (less than 40 hours per week) and/or as a side business; it is not necessary for the business to be open/run full-time.	No
Are exclusive territories available? Definition:An exclusive territory is a fixed area in which you are given the right to operate and in which no other units of the same franchise may be opened. What you need to know:Territory size may be based on factors such as radius, population size, zip codes, and more. Details can be found in Item 12 of the FDD.	Yes

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