Shula's Steak House
$SSHSF500 #501CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
Locations—
Franchisee Count5
Franchise Fee$150,000
Item 7 Low$1,224,350
Item 7 Midpoint$2,519,425
Item 7 High$3,814,500
Royalty Fees9% of monthly Gross Revenues
Ad / Brand Fund—
Sold Not Open—
ParentShula Sports, LLC
Founded1998
Completeness26/34 (76%)
Years in Business28
Began Franchising1998
HQFt Lauderdale, FL
Executives8
LinksWeb
Main Phone954-393-1920
Email—
FDD IssuedApril 25, 2017
Last UpdatedAug 15, 2026
FDD2017 🔒
Franchisor
Franchisees must use the required POS System, which includes various hardware and software, with an estimated cost of $25,000 to $30,000. The franchisor has the right to access data from the POS System and may require updates or modifications.
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