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Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo vs Black Rock Bar & Grill

Franchise Comparison 2026

Both Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo and Black Rock Bar & Grill are full-service restaurants franchises. Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo requires an investment of $617K – $5.8M while Black Rock Bar & Grill requires $1.5M – $5.0M. In terms of revenue, Black Rock Bar & Grill reports higher average unit revenue at $3.4M. FranchiseVerdict rates Applebee's (t. J.) Neighborhoo A (Strongest tier) and Black Rock Bar & Grill F (Weakest tier).

Investment Range
$617K – $5.8M
$1.5M – $5.0M
Franchise Fee
$35K
$25K
Royalty Rate
4.0%
4.0%
Average Revenue (Item 19)
$3.0M
$3.4M
SBA Charge-Off Rate
Limited data
N/A
Total Units
1,480
12
Unit Growth (YoY)
N/A
N/A
Year Began Franchising
2014
2014
FDD Year
N/A
2025