Village Inn

$VILNF500 #501
CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryBreakfast/Brunch Restaurants
Locations115
Franchisee Count85
Franchise Fee$35,000
Item 7 Low$1,076,000
Item 7 Midpoint$1,910,500
Item 7 High$2,745,000
Royalty Fees4.0% of Gross Sales as described in the footnotes below.
Ad / Brand Fund1%
Sold Not Open0
ParentVI BrandCo, LLC
Founded1959
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business67
Began Franchising1961
HQMinnetonka, MN
Executives16
Main Phone(615) 256-8500
FDD IssuedMarch 27, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 25, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2024 · 2023 · 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.

Franchisees must operate a fully functional POS and back office system, with estimated costs of $2,500 to $8,000 for installation and approximately $2,500 per year for maintenance. The POS system must comply with Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards and include credit card processing capabilities.

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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