Ford's Garage

$FSGRF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategorySports Bars/Pubs
Locations34
Franchisee Count29
Franchise Fee$50,000
Item 7 Low$3,548,800
Item 7 Midpoint$4,975,900
Item 7 High$6,403,000
Royalty Fees5.5% of Gross Sales (excluding Gift Card sales)
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open20
ParentMotor City Holdings, LLC
Founded2014
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business11
Began Franchising2014
HQTampa, FL
Executives9
LinksWeb
Main Phone813-761-3752
FDD IssuedApril 24, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 🔒
Franchisor

Ford’s Garage 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.

System includes inventory, management and financial control procedures with point of purchase and tracking systems. Website Fee (currently $0, reserved right up to $2,000/year). Internal Systems Fee (currently $0, reserved right up to $600/month). Social Media Fee (currently $0, reserved right up to $2,000/year). Pass-through fees currently include $35/month music licensing, $281/quarter inspection services, $350/month learning management platform, $135/month gift card platform. Manuals provided to franchisees, expected to evolve over time.

Ford’s Garage 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.

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