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Damon's

BBQ ribs & casual dining

Founded in 1979, Damon's International, Inc., is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

With more than 100 company and franchised locations worldwide, Damon's International, Inc., is a leading full-service, casual dining restaurant concept that emphasizes prime rib, grilled steaks, chicken, seafood, salad and Damon's award-winning ribs. Guests enjoy a quiet dining room or Damon's high-energy Clubhouse that features DTV, a proprietary, state-of-the-art multi-screen entertainment system offering sports, network programming and interactive games.

Join a growing brand and enjoy the benefits of a great restaurant heritage and a strong and committed management team. Built upon a strong reputation for excellent barbecued ribs and outstanding entertainment in a unique dining environment, Damon's Grill is one of the industry's most distinctive casual theme restaurant concepts with high energy and great food.

Damon's Grill has several lucrative territories available to experienced restaurant professionals who can demonstrate financial and operating capabilities.

Please Note: The operators of Damon's, may not have verified the accuracy of the Franchise information contained within this website. For accurate up-to-date information, customers are strongly recommended to visit the official Damon's website.

Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Damon's Franchises?

Total Investment: $1,200,000-$3,200,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $50,000
Royalty Fee: 4%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 10 years

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Damon's News

Damon's Grill Signs Multi-unit Development Deals For Michigan, New Jersey And Pennsylvania
Damon's Grill has finalized development deals with two multi-unit operators who plan to open 13 new restaurants. The agreements are the first to be announced since Damon's launched a major franchising initiative in May. Veteran restaurant developers and operators Mark Janes and Lee Chappel... more

Damon's Grill Launches 'Chain Of Choice' Franchise Recruitment Program
Damon's Grill announced it has launched a new franchise recruitment program designed to double its number of restaurants over the next several years. Dubbed "Chain of Choice," the program was kicked off in Chicago at the National Restaurant Association's annual restaurant, hotel and ... more

Damon's Grill Signs Multi-unit Franchise Development Deals For New York, New Jersey
Damon's Grill has signed multi-unit franchise development agreements with two prominent New York and New Jersey restaurant operators. The new agreements are the foundation for the casual dining chain's expansion in the New York City area and throughout New Jersey. Metropolitan Restaurant G... more

Damon's Grill Expansion Continues With New Franchised Locations In Puerto Rico And Pennsylvania
After opening 15 new restaurants last year, expansion plans remain as hot as the grill at Damon's International. This week, two more franchised Damon's Grill locations open, the first of five new restaurants scheduled for the first quarter. The first Damon's in Puerto Rico opens in Gua... more

Damon's Expands With New Restaurants In Ohio And Indiana
Damon's International, Inc., known for ribs, other grilled specialties and big-screen entertainment, is firing up the grill at two new restaurants in Ohio and Indiana. Damon's opened a 150-seat company-owned location in Medina, Ohio, on July 23. Medina is located approximately 30 miles s... more

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Franchise History

When did the first Damon's open? 1979
When did Damon's start Franchising? 1982

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2005	87	0	6	29
2004	102	0	6	33
2003	105	0	4	33
2002	105	0	4	32
2001	117	0	3	25

Expansion Plans

United States: Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming,

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	No
Startup Costs	No	No
Equipment	No	No
Inventory	No	No
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising

Business Operations

Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 90% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 80

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

Industry experience

Related Franchise Categories

• BBQ, Steaks & Ribs Franchise Opportunities
• Franchises Over $1 Million

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