Village Inn
$VILNF500 #501CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBreakfast/Brunch Restaurants
ParentMTY Food Group, Inc.
Founded1959
Completeness29/34 (85%)
Years in Business66
Began FranchisingApril 1961
HQMinnetonka, MN
Executives16
Main Phone(615) 256-8500
Email—
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 19, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor
Village Inn offers franchises for the establishment and operation of restaurants serving a variety of menu items including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
VI BrandCo, LLC is a Delaware LLC formed in 2020, owned by BBQ Holdings, Inc., which merged with MTY Food Group, Inc. in 2022. Key executives include CEO Eric Lefebvre, CFO Renee St-Onge, and COO Al Hank.
Village Inn offers franchises for the establishment and operation of restaurants serving a variety of menu items including breakfast, lunch, and dinner options.
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FranDeals Score
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Franchisee Health Score
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Fees & Investment
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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