Houlihan's vs Sammy J Peppers Franchise Comparison

Houlihan's has been known for exceptional food at an affordable price since we entered the casual dining segment in 1972. Our menu features a great mix of contemporary pop American cooking - classic dishes reinvented in a fresh modern way and brought to the table with simple, stylish plating and presentations. And then there's the bar. It's always the best place to feel the great energy of Houlihan's. Our bar strategy unites pop culture, trendy premium brands, the newest drinks and vendor insights for a winning combination, resulting in an enviable liquor mix.

To help us more quickly expand to new markets and trade areas, Houlihan's is seeking sophisticated restaurant operators with experience building out entire markets. At this time, we are not pursuing single-site franchise agreements.

Our ideal candidate to become a franchise market developer is a successful full-service, multi-unit operator with expertise in one or more large markets (e.g. the top 75 MSAs in the United States). We are seeking entrepreneurial organizations that can thrive in our flexible franchise environment, while having access to growth capital and capital reserves, but experiencing growth constraints with their current restaurant concept(s).

Our business is gaining popularity and we’re growing fast. But success requires more than just delicious food and a great atmosphere. To grow the business and take our restaurant concept to customers everywhere, we need to expand our team and grow the family. Franchising and partnerships was the logical choice. Family values have always been at the heart of Sammy J’s. And, like any good family, we always look out for one-another, lead by example and support our management team every step of the way. Since we opened in 1996, we have developed a series of effective operational systems to ensure every restaurant runs consistently so that our guests experience the same exceptional experience every time they visit. We believe our training and service programs to be amongst the best in the industry and we always provide new management with the tools and skills they’ll need prior to opening day.