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Johnny Rockets
Johnny Rockets is an international retro diner chain that provides the food and friendliness of feel-good Americana. On June 6, 1986, the first Johnny Rockets opened on Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, offering guests friendly service and great food in an atmosphere that is fun and nostalgic. Every Johnny Rockets restaurant boasts great-tasting food from a menu of all-American favorites including juicy hamburgers, hand-dipped shakes & malts and freshly-baked apple pie. Guests also enjoy an all-American diner look and feel, servers who know the secret behind getting ketchup out of the bottle, tabletop jukeboxes that belt out tunes for a nickel and authentic decor. Johnny Rockets is the place where every Guest can enjoy all-American favorites served with a smile!
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1986
Franchising Since:
1987
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
263
91%
Company-Owned Units:
26
9%
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Total Operating Units:
289
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
291
91.2%
In 28 States
Canada:
3
0.9%
In 3 Canadian Provinces
International:
25
7.8%
In 9 Foreign Countries
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Total:
319
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. California
43
2. Florida
24
3. New York
13
Registered in Following Registration States:
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$1MM
Cash Investment:
$250-500K
Total Investment:
$636-875K
Average Total Investment:
$756K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$49K
Average Franchise Fee:
$49K
On-Going Royalty:
5% of gross sale
Average Royalty:
5%
Advertising Fee:
3% of Gross
Average Number of Employees:
1 Server/12 Guests Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
500-2,400
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
