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Ponderosa/Bonanza Steakhouses
PONDEROSA and BONANZA FAMILY STEAKHOUSES serve great-tasting, family priced steaks and entrees, accompanied by a large variety of all-you-can-eat salad items, soups, appetizers, hot vegetables, breads, sundae and dessert bar and other tasty food. All steaks and entrees come with the salad bar, buffet and dessert bar at no extra cost.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1965
Franchising Since:
1966
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
660
79.5%
Company-Owned Units:
170
20.5%
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Total Operating Units:
830
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
780
92.2%
In 31 States
Canada:
8
0.9%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
58
6.9%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
846
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Ohio
60
2. Michigan
36
3. Indiana
32
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not have any specific programs in place at this time. We are in active communication with minority-oriented agancies such as L.I.S.C., as well as with the public affairs and emerging markets department at IFA, and we actively encourage minority applicants.
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:
20 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:
Year(s)
Passive Ownership:
Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?
No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?
No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?
Yes
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:
5
U.S.:
Yes, All United States
Canada:
Yes, ON,QB,NB,BC,AB
Overseas:
Yes, Brazil, Canada, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Venezuela
