Village Inn charges a royalty fee of 4.0% 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 Village Inn franchise is approximately 5.0% of gross sales (2025 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 1.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, and other recurring charges.

Village Inn has been involved in 8 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2025 FDD). There are currently 1 pending cases. There are no class action lawsuits pending.

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

Village Inn 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.

Village Inn currently operates 114 locations (2025 FDD) (88 franchised, 26 company-owned). The system contracted by 0.9% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -2.5%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Village Inn is 3.5% (2025 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Village Inn FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2025 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $1.8M (average: $1.8M).

The initial franchise agreement term for Village Inn is 10 years (2025 FDD). Franchisees can renew 2 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Village Inn's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 1 year within 4 miles of the former location (2025 FDD).

Yes, Village Inn's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2025 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Village Inn provides 495 hours of initial training over approximately 12 weeks (2025 FDD). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

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