Why Shoney's?
Become Our Next Success Story
Our franchisees are a huge part of what has made Shoney’s a great American icon. We’re growing fast, and if you’re looking for a proven franchise with global opportunity, we’d love to have you aboard.
12 REASONS TO BE PART OF THE SHONEY’S BRAND!
- Shoney’s is one of the oldest private Brands, in the restaurant space, in the entire world.
- Shoney’s is a well-known and beloved Brand, which offers both our All-You-Care-To Eat Fresh Food Bar and our great, iconic menu items.
- Shoney’s is a franchise-partner mindset organization and a franchise-oriented Brand which offers competitive territorial rights.
- Shoney’s franchisees have the flexibility to add a drive-thru window and full liquor bar to increase the dinner daypart business.
- Shoney’s is DEBT FREE – “Everything is paid for with cash!”
- Shoney’s franchisees can communicate with the entire executive team about any business concern “instantly.”
- Franchisees have access to ALL of Shoney’s resources.
- Franchise partners have the freedom to upsize or downsize the square footage of their restaurants and the ability to adjust their hours of operation.
- The Shoney’s Brand has incredible, long-standing relationships with its vendor partners and has had for many years.
- Shoney’s offers excellent, delicious food, across all three dayparts, which our loyal guests crave. Shoney’s offers “Southern Food with a Twist.”
- The Shoney’s team works very hard to pass along savings, from our food purchasing and supply chain, to our franchise partners.
- Shoney’s ownership is fully committed to the continued stability and the future growth of the Brand.
David Davoudpour, CEO
Solid Investment
Throughout our 75+ years, Shoney’s franchisees have accomplished plenty, doing very well for themselves and their families along the way—opening restaurants, creating jobs, satisfying diners and giving back to their communities. They’ve created legacies and inspired additional entrepreneurs like themselves, offering financial independence for people across generations.
Strategic Expansion
Tested and proven over decades of success, Shoney’s has a recognizable footprint and brand that will help it expand. Single restaurant locations (new builds or conversions of existing real estate) are available to ambitious entrepreneurs in the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and beyond.
America’s Go-To
Shoney’s is reinvigorated, redesigned and ready to become a global dining destination. The new Shoney’s offers more than ever before. We have a great new menu and updated buffet bar filled with healthy and delicious selections. The décor has been completely revamped and in select locations we serve beer, wine and mixed drinks. Join us on the journey to become America’s Go-To restaurant and know that we are dedicated to the support and success of our franchise partners.
Active Community Member
We are proud to support the communities that we serve and partner with organizations including the Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Navigators Program, Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools, Habitat for Humanity, Metropolitan Nashville Police Department, The National Restaurant Education Foundation and more.
Are You Ready to be Your Own Boss?
Franchising Opportunities
Shoney’s is established and growing! Single restaurant locations and territories are available for new build or conversion of existing real estate.
Franchisee Testimonials
Franchising isn’t for everyone, but some people are natural leaders, drawn to the task of captaining their own ships and eager for the freedom and other rewards that being a successful franchisee can offer. Plus a Shoney’s franchise is an excellent legacy family business for generations to come! But don’t just take our word for it.
Here’s what our franchisees have to say:
-Eric & Patrice Ashford, Franchisees since 2005
-Dan Holt, Franchisee since 2011
-Rory Smith, Franchisee since 1995
-Kaye Couch, Franchisee since 2000