Bonefish Grill charges a royalty fee of 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Bonefish Grill franchise is approximately 7.1% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.1% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $55/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Bonefish Grill has been involved in 1 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Bonefish Grill franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2025 FDD).

Bonefish Grill offers exclusive territory rights to its franchisees (2025 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Online sales are managed by the franchisor, not individual franchisees.

Bonefish Grill currently operates 166 locations (2025 FDD) (4 franchised, 162 company-owned). The system contracted by 5.7% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -3.5%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Bonefish Grill is 6.0% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

Bonefish Grill does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD (2025 FDD). This means the franchisor has chosen not to disclose revenue, profit, or other financial figures in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

The initial franchise agreement term for Bonefish Grill is 20 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 1 time for 20-year periods. The total potential term is 40 years.

Bonefish Grill's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 10 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

No, Bonefish Grill's franchise agreement does not require mandatory arbitration (2025 FDD). Disputes may be resolved through litigation.

Bonefish Grill provides 524 hours of initial training over approximately 11 weeks (2025 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Bonefish Grill provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2025 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.