Source: FranopolisFord’s Garage
The Business
SourcesThe current franchisor was formed on July 23, 2014 as a Florida limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
Read More About The Business
The franchisor has not offered franchises in any other line of business and the franchisor does not engage in any other business activity.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor offers franchises for the right to establish a full-service restaurant and bar that combines the look of a 1920’s service station/prohibition bar with the feel of a modern day “around the corner” Prime Burger and Craft Beer Joint offering lunch and dinner menus.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
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We are a Florida limited liability company that was formed on July 23, 2014.
We have not offered franchises in any other line of business and we do not engage in any other business activity.
Source NotesWe offer franchises for the right to establish a full-service restaurant and bar that combines the look of a 1920’s service station/prohibition bar with the feel of a modern day “around the corner” Prime Burger and Craft Beer Joint offering lunch and dinner menus.
What It Costs
SourcesWhere Your Startup Money Goes
| Cost | Disclosed Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dues and Subscriptions | $300 to $1,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Dues and Subscriptions ( 20 ) $300 to $1,000 $300 to $1,000 |
| Office Expenses | $1,000 to $2,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Office Expenses ( 10 ) $1,000 to $2,000 $1,000 to $2,000 |
| New Restaurant Opening Team Expenses | $100,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 N e w R e s t a u r a n t Opening Team Expenses ( 4 ) $100,000 to $150,000 $100,000 to $150,000 |
| Inventory | $60,000 to $100,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Inventor y (1 5 ) $60,000 to $100,000 $60,000 to $100,000 |
| Licenses and Permits | $2,000 to $150,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Licenses and Permits (1 8 ) $2,000 to $150,000 $2,000 to $150,000 |
| Utilities | $500 to $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 24 Utilities (1 3 ) $500 to $15,000 $500 to $15,000 |
| Legal and Accounting | $5,000 to $25,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Legal and Accounting (1 9 ) $5,000 to $25,000 $5,000 to $25,000 |
| Landlord Security Deposit | $12,000 to $300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Landlord Security Deposit ( 7 ) $12,000 to $300,000 $12,000 to $300,000 |
| Lease Payments 6 Months | $60,000 to $300,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 23 Lease Payments 6 Months ( 6 ) $60,000 to $300,000 $60,000 to $300,000 |
| Additional Funds | $100,000 to $400,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 25 Additional Funds (2 1 ) $100,000 to $400,000 $100,000 to $400,000 |
Line items are shown as disclosed. Some costs overlap or apply to different formats; do not add them together without reviewing the source.
SourcesKey Franchise Fees
- Royalty
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Royalty Fee (2) 5.5 % of Gross Sales (excluding Gift Card sales ) Payable weekly
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 6
Review Fee Sources- Marketing & Advertising
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Currently 1% of Gross Sales ; May be increased to up to 2.5 % of Gross Sales effective on notice to you
2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 · Item 6
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Fees And Payment Terms
| Fee | Disclosed Terms | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer Fee – Franchise Agreement or Franchised Unit | Transfer Fee – Franchise Agreement or Franchised Unit $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Gift Card Platform Pass-Through Fee | $135 per month for the gift card platform | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Management Fee | Our then - current Management Fee, not to exceed 3% of Gross Sales, plus expenses | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Transfer Fee – Multi-Unit Development Agreement | Transfer Fee – Multi - Unit Development Agreement $15,000 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 17 |
| Local Advertising | Currently 0.5% of Gross Sales ; May be increased up to 1% of Gross Sales | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Late Fees | 1.5% per month or the highest rate allowed by the state where you are located (whichever is lower) | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 16 |
| Renewal Fee | Renewal Fee 50% of our then - current franchise fee | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Website Fee | Currently we do not charge a Website Fee, however we reserve the right to do so, not to exceed $2,000 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Marketing Fund Contribution | Currently 1% of Gross Sales ; May be increased to up to 2.5 % of Gross Sales effective on notice to you | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
| Loyalty Program | $300 – $ 1,500 per month , paid through the Marketing Fund | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 21 |
| Cooperative Advertising | Up to 2 % of Gross Sales, but the cooperative may increase the rate above 2% by majority vote but such rate shall not exceed 5% | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 13 |
| Reputation Management Fee | If assessed, the Reputation Management Fee will not exceed $2,000 per year. | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 20 |
| Music Licensing Pass-Through Fee | Currently $35 per month for music licensing | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Social Media Fee | Currently we do not charge a Social Media Fee however we reserve the right to do so, not to exceed $ 2,000 per year | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 15 |
| Internal Systems Fee | Currently we do not charge an Internal Systems Fee, however we reserve the right to do so, not to exceed $600.00 per month | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 14 |
| Royalty Fee | Royalty Fee (2) 5.5 % of Gross Sales (excluding Gift Card sales ) Payable weekly | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 12 |
Some fees apply only to a specific event or service. These are not all monthly expenses.
SourcesYour Role As An Owner
SourcesThe Restaurant Manager is not required to hold an ownership interest in the franchisee entity.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 57 · Item 15 · View Source
Read The Disclosed Requirements
If you are an individual you must serve as the Designated Manager and if you are an entity franchisee, you must designate an individual to serve as your Designated Manager.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 56 · Item 15 · View Source
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The Restaurant Manager is not required to hold an ownership interest in the franchisee entity.
Source NotesIf you are an individual you must serve as the Designated Manager and if you are an entity franchisee, you must designate an individual to serve as your Designated Manager.
The Franchise Network
SourcesReported At Year-End 2023
| Year | Company-Owned At Year-End | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 2026 FDD · PDF Page 90 · Item 20 |
These are reported outlet counts, not available territories or a measure of profitability. A dash means a count is not available in this record.
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Inside The FDD
SourcesPlain-language summaries of the available FDD information. Each summary links to its source, with original excerpts available to review.
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01The Business And Its Ownership
The current franchisor was formed on July 23, 2014 as a Florida limited liability company.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor has not offered franchises in any other line of business and the franchisor does not engage in any other business activity.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
The franchisor offers franchises for the right to establish a full-service restaurant and bar that combines the look of a 1920’s service station/prohibition bar with the feel of a modern day “around the corner” Prime Burger and Craft Beer Joint offering lunch and dinner menus.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 6 · Item 1 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
We are a Florida limited liability company that was formed on July 23, 2014.
We have not offered franchises in any other line of business and we do not engage in any other business activity.
Source NotesWe offer franchises for the right to establish a full-service restaurant and bar that combines the look of a 1920’s service station/prohibition bar with the feel of a modern day “around the corner” Prime Burger and Craft Beer Joint offering lunch and dinner menus.
02The Leadership Team
The leadership team listed in the FDD includes William T. Downs III (President), Kathleen Bush (Chief Marketing Officer), David Ragosa (Chief Development Officer) and Wayne Wright (Vice President of Operations).
2026 FDD · PDF Page 10 · Item 2 · View Source
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William T. Downs III – President
Kathleen Bush – Chief Marketing Officer
David Ragosa – Chief Development Officer
Source NotesWayne Wright – Vice President of Operations
03Disclosed Legal Proceedings
This FDD reports no litigation that requires disclosure under Item 3.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 3 · View Source
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Source NotesNo litigation is required to be disclosed in this Item.
04Bankruptcy Disclosure
This FDD reports no bankruptcy matters that require disclosure under Item 4.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 11 · Item 4 · View Source
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Source NotesNo bankruptcy information is required to be disclosed in this Item.
08Suppliers And Required Purchases
You are required to purchase or lease certain products and services (including all food and beverage items, ingredients, supplies, and other products used or offered for sale at the Restaurant) solely from suppliers approved or designated by the franchisor.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 27 · Item 8 · View Source
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Source NotesYou are required to purchase or lease certain products and services (including all food and beverage items, ingredients, supplies, and other products used or offered for sale at the Restaurant) solely from suppliers approved or designated by us.
14Patents, Copyrights And Proprietary Information
The franchisor has not registered the franchisor’s copyrights with the United States Copyright Office.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 14 · View Source
The franchisor claims copyrights on the Operations Manual, the franchisor’s website, the franchisor’s marketing materials and other copyrightable items that are part of the franchisor’s System.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 54 · Item 14 · View Source
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We have not registered our copyrights with the United States Copyright Office.
Source NotesWe claim copyrights on the Operations Manual, our website, our marketing materials and other copyrightable items that are part of our System.
15Owner Participation
The Restaurant Manager is not required to hold an ownership interest in the franchisee entity.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 57 · Item 15 · View Source
If you are an individual you must serve as the Designated Manager and if you are an entity franchisee, you must designate an individual to serve as your Designated Manager.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 56 · Item 15 · View Source
Read Source Excerpts
The Restaurant Manager is not required to hold an ownership interest in the franchisee entity.
Source NotesIf you are an individual you must serve as the Designated Manager and if you are an entity franchisee, you must designate an individual to serve as your Designated Manager.
16Products And Services You Can Sell
If you would like to sell a menu item, product, service, or program which is not a part of the Ford’s Garage Restaurant System, then you must first seek the franchisor’s approval.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 58 · Item 16 · View Source
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Source NotesIf you would like to sell a menu item, product, service, or program which is not a part of the Ford’s Garage Restaurant System, then you must first seek our approval.
20Franchise Locations
At the end of 2023, the FDD reports 1 company-owned locations. These are reported locations, not a count of territories available to buy.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 90 · Item 20 · View Source
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Source NotesCompany – Owned 2023 0 1 +1
21Franchisor Financial Statements
The franchisor’s financial reporting year ends on December 31.
2026 FDD · PDF Page 89 · Item 21 · View Source
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Source NotesOur fiscal year end is December 31.
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