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Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar vs Ford’s Garage

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar and Ford’s Garage are full-service restaurants franchises. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar requires an investment of $2.4M – $7.1M while Ford’s Garage requires $3.7M – $6.6M. In terms of revenue, Ford’s Garage reports higher average unit revenue at $5.7M. Note: Includes company-owned outlets. FranchiseVerdict rates Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar A (Strongest tier) and Ford’s Garage A (Strongest tier).

Investment Range
$2.4M – $7.1M
$3.7M – $6.6M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$50K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
5.5%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$2.8M
$5.7MIncl. company outlets
SBA Charge-Off Rate
N/A
Limited data
Total Units
1,545
29
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2014
2013
FDD Year
2024
2025