Perko's Cafe Grill

$PSCGF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations6
Franchisee Count6
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$383,700
Item 7 Midpoint$953,450
Item 7 High$1,523,200
Royalty Fees6% of monthly Gross Volume
Ad / Brand Fund5%
Sold Not Open1
ParentHeritage Restaurant Brands, LP
Founded1973
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business53
Began Franchising1977
HQSan Luis Obispo, CA
Executives4
LinksWeb
Main Phone805-269-6092
FDD IssuedMarch 21, 2024
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2022 · 2020 · 2019 · 2018 · 2017 🔒
Franchisor

Perko's Cafe Grill offers franchises for the operation of restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner under the 'Perko’s' Marks, using distinctive operating procedures and standards.

Franchisees must purchase a general-purpose computer, multi-function printer, high-speed internet, and a specified POS System, which includes software for bookkeeping and sales reporting. The estimated cost for required hardware and software is between $25,000 and $35,000, with monthly software fees around $400.

Perko's Cafe Grill offers franchises for the operation of restaurants serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner under the 'Perko’s' Marks, using distinctive operating procedures and standards.

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