About Vintage Hospitality Group Franchise
Ford's Garage, operated through Vintage Hospitality Group, LLC, is a full service restaurant and bar franchise offering prime burgers, craft beers, and a complete menu that includes lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Each location transports guests to a 1920s service station and prohibition bar era with distinctive design elements including old style brick, dark colors, rich wood, and hand hammered copper bar tops, creating an immersive dining atmosphere unlike any other burger restaurant.
The franchise fee for a Ford's Garage location is $50,000.
Vintage Hospitality Group Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $50,000 | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | N/A | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Marketing/Ad Fund | 2.5% of Gross Sales | National brand fund |
| Total Investment Range | $1,200,000 – $2,800,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $1.2M–$2.8M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| is to be made Initial Franchise | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| Franchise Agreement Grand Opening | $5,000 | $10,000 |
| As Agreed Before Landlord | $300,000 | $300,000 |
| As Agreed Before Approved Equipment and | $200,000 | $200,000 |
| As Agreed Before Approved | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| As Agreed Before Approved | $20,000 | $20,000 |
| As Agreed Before Approved | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| As Agreed Before Approved | $150,000 | $100,000 |
| As Agreed Before Insurance | $100,000 | $100,000 |
| As Agreed Upon Not | $400,000 | $400,000 |
| You must pay this training team directly for the grand opening assistance servic | $100,000 | $150,000 |
| Your base rent is estimated to be in the range of | $12,000 | $50,000 |
| s Garage Restaurant, your leasehold improvement costs may be lower and are estim | $1,200,000 | $2,800,000 |
| s Garage Restaurant, your furniture and equipment costs may be lower and are est | $950,000 | $1,250,000 |
| s Garage Restaurant, your architecture fees may be lower and are estimated to ra | $50,000 | $100,000 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | No specific financing arrangements disclosed. |
Vintage Hospitality Group Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Past financial performance does not guarantee future results. Individual results will vary.
Vintage Hospitality Group Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Vintage Hospitality Group System Growth
Vintage Hospitality Group currently operates 24 franchised locations and 24 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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