Cowboy Jack’s is a western-themed bar and restaurant franchise founded in 2008 in Plymouth, Minnesota. The concept was created to combine hearty American comfort food with fair pricing in a rustic Old West setting. The original location quickly gained popularity for its welcoming atmosphere, large portions, and lively bar environment.
Cowboy Jack’s was designed to serve as a neighborhood gathering place for families, friends, and sports fans. The franchise is headquartered in Minnesota and has expanded across the Upper Midwest.
Cowboy Jack’s operates multiple locations in states such as Minnesota, Wisconsin, and North Dakota. Each restaurant maintains a consistent western saloon theme with wood interiors, cowboy décor, and an energetic social setting. The brand emphasizes local engagement and repeat customer traffic.
Cowboy Jack’s differentiates itself through its western identity and bar-forward dining experience. The menu features burgers, steaks, wings, sandwiches, and classic American entrées paired with a full bar offering.
Here's what you would need to invest if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.
Cowboy Jack's offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Fully Remodeled Cowboy Jack’s Restaurant.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Cowboy Jack's offers 2 types of franchises:
We are summarizing below the main costs associated with opening a Fully Remodeled Cowboy Jack’s Restaurant.
For more information on the various types of franchises and its costs, refer to the Franchise Disclosure Document (Item 7).
Cowboy Jack’s offers a structured and multi-phase training program to prepare franchisees and their teams for successful restaurant operations. The training is designed to cover everything from setup to opening and post-launch support.
Cowboy Jack’s grants franchisees a Designated Market Area, typically a 25-mile radius around their location, where the franchisor will not open another Cowboy Jack’s restaurant if the franchisee remains in compliance. However, this area is not exclusive, and no rights to additional or surrounding areas are granted.
The franchisor may still operate in special venues like airports, colleges, or stadiums within the territory. It also retains rights to sell products through wholesale, internet, or other channels, even inside a franchisee’s area, without compensating the franchisee.
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