Hurricane Grill & Wings

Be a part of one of the country's fastest growing casual restaurant brands, with one of the most attractive ROIs in the industry and an unparalleled commitment to support our franchise system.     Who We Are     We are a casual, beach-themed family restaurant that specializes in Food with Flavor. We are built with a focus of return on investment. With a low start up cost, we offer a compelling sales to investment ratio.

What We Offer:

• Incredible growth with prime territories still available
• Great Unit-level economics
• Compelling sales to investment ratio
• Larger footprint, up to 5,000 Square Feet
• Inviting décor with flexible layouts perfect for conversions
• Full service dining with a fun, laid-back atmosphere
• 30+ Award-Winning sauces and rubs with a wide-variety menu, also serving craft beer, wine and full liquor
• Active participation in community events and fundraisers
• Product and flavor innovation
• We use only jumbo, fresh wings, all-natural chicken breasts, and 100% Angus beef burgers, and top quality ingredients

Simplicity
Simple operation is core to our concept. It is the foundation of everything we do. It is a clear expression of our intentions and our culture: how we look at, manage and plan the business. We are always looking for ways to take the complexity out of the business, with a focus on being the best place to eat in town. We only use three major pieces of equipment in the kitchen. We keep our recipes three-step simple, and make it easy to make our food taste incredible.

Community
Our ideal candidate is someone who wants to run the best restaurant and really be a part of the local community. We have proven products and a guest experience that will make you proud to own and operate the next Hurricane Grill & Wings!

Franchise Support
Our training program is extensive and includes both classroom instruction and on-the-job training. In addition to your four week training period, the Hurricane Grill & Wings opening team will work with you for seven days before and after your restaurant's opening to assist you in the following areas:

• Design and Construction Process - How to build and open your Hurricane Grill & Wings
• Site Selection assistance - Reviewing of your proposed site's selection, including demographics and other key selection criteria.  Or we will help locate one with you
  
• Pre-Opening - The opening is conducted by a group of Senior Management and certified trainers
• Store Operations - What takes place inside the four walls of the restaurant
• Front of the House - Greeting customers and ensuring they have a memorable experience
• Back of the House - What goes on in the kitchen and the preparation of our delicious food
• Hiring Employees - Recruiting and retaining the best employees
• Technology - Using our technology and Point of Sale system to manage the business
• Ordering - Replenishing inventory and supply chain mechanics
• Marketing and Advertising
  • Attracting and keeping customers
  • Promoting Hurricane Grill & Wings
  • Becoming your neighborhood ambassador for the brand
• Financial Management - Franchise Business Consultants work with you to help build profitable revenue by keeping your costs in line.
• Ongoing Support - Our Franchise Business Consultants provide invaluable operations support of your franchise business.

Once your restaurant opens, you will continue to receive operational updates, training from franchise business partners, manager workshops and the Hurricane Grill & Wings Annual Conference.

Atmosphere
Add to that our wonderfully designed stores, unique décor and relaxing atmosphere and you begin to see what makes the Hurricane experience so special. We want to ensure that our customers receive the best products in the same tradition that Hurricane has established and is known for.

Thanks to the success of our restaurants, we are experiencing phenomenal demand for our franchises nationwide, and the growth of our brand and our business on a daily basis.

Hurricane Grill & Wings® whose trademark is "Live with Flavor®" is known for its uniquely savory chicken wings, offered with a choice of more than 32 signature sauces and flavors. Menu items are cooked fresh to order with high quality ingredients and zero trans fats. Other menu options range from salads to Certified Angus Burgers and Grilled Mahi-Mahi along with a full bar and line-up of craft beers and wine.

The original Hurricane Grill & Wings opened in Fort Pierce, Fla., in 1995. There are over 46 locations, including Arizona, Florida, Indiana, Michigan, New York, North Carolina and Pennsylvania, with additional restaurants planned nationwide. “The national growth rate Hurricane Grill & Wings has experienced is remarkable," said Martin O'Dowd, president of Hurricane Grill & Wings. "We are on track to open the 60th location by the end of 2012 and are fortunate to have such a remarkable group of developers and franchisees that are equally as passionate about expanding this fantastic brand. We have set a strategic pace for the brand's growth and together with our stellar business model; Hurricane Grill & Wings has been able to increase our average unit volumes to over $1.5 million and an unmatched 3:1 sales to investment ratio."

Currently, the family-friendly, island-inspired restaurant has over 46 locations in six states. New commitments will open restaurants in four new states including Colorado, San Antonio, Texas, Maryland, Delaware, Minnesota and additional units in North Carolina, Florida and the Greater New York area. Hurricane Grill & Wings now has a total of 266 commitments nationwide!