Jerk King

Food & Beverage

Spice up your success with Jerk King, where you’ll serve bold flavors and unlock opportunities in the vibrant world of authentic Caribbean cuisine. As a franchise owner, you’ll provide customers with a unique dining experience featuring delicious jerk dishes and traditional Caribbean fare that keeps them coming back for more. With a strong brand identity and a growing market for diverse culinary experiences, Jerk King offers a fantastic chance to make your mark in the restaurant industry. Join us to embark on a rewarding journey where you can share your passion for food and culture while building a successful business.

Availability

Jerk King is currently accepting inquiries from the following states:

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, KS, KY, LA, MA, ME, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WV, WY

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  • Requirements

    Financial requirements for this franchise:
    Minimum Cash Required$100,000
    Net Worth$500,000
    Franchise Fee$30,000
    Royalty Fee5%
    Total Investment$216,500 - $436,500

  • Options

    Options available to franchisees:
    FinancingAvailable
    TrainingAvailable

  • Franchisor Details

    Facts about this franchise:
    HeadquartersBloomington, MN
    Year Founded2022
    Franchising Since2023

What does a Jerk King Franchise Cost?

The cost to own your own Jerk King franchise requires you to make an initial total investment of approximately $216,500 - $436,500. Additionally, you will need to have at least $100,000 in liquid capital.

Our Story
Johnson Osei, the CEO of Jerk King, initially delved into the restaurant industry as an accountant but found his true calling in Caribbean cuisine. Alongside his wife, Elizabeth, who serves as the Vice-President and Director of Operations, they’ve cultivated a friendly atmosphere where guests can savor authentic Caribbean flavors. Each restaurant in the chain reflects the Osei family’s commitment and dedication to creating not just delicious dishes but also provide excellent service to their patrons.

With a professional foundation in accounting and an ardent love for Caribbean culinary traditions, Johnson Osei envisioned opening a Caribbean eatery in Toronto in 1998, birthing what is now known as Jerk King (formerly Marcus Garvey Restaurant). Viewing Jerk King as an embodiment of Caribbean culture that he hopes to pass on to his children one day, Johnson has expansive plans for the future, including franchising and expanding to new locations, both locally and internationally. He envisions Jerk King as a cultural offering and a hub for Caribbean food enthusiasts who share his passion for delectable dishes like Jerk Chicken and Roti.

The Opportunity
If you’re looking for a way to establish yourself as a restaurateur, there’s no better opportunity than partnering with Jerk King Caribbean Grill.

Why Jerk King?
No question about it, Caribbean food has burst on to the restaurant scene in a big way. And Jerk King is at the forefront with an authentic menu of savory jerk chicken, oxtail, roti, dumplings, and plantains. What’s more, Jerk King uses its own proprietary marinade recipes, so our fabulous flavor profile is available only at Jerk King. It’s what keeps customers coming back again and again and again.

Our passion for Caribbean food and years of experience operating and perfecting our restaurants in Canada and the U.S. enables us to provide the start-up and on-going support to help our franchisees achieve success.

  • Low Cost of Entry: Restaurants are between 800 and 1,200 square feet. We estimate your initial investment for a single restaurant to be between $216,500 and $436,500. We can also introduce you to third-party lenders.
  • Easy to Execute Menu : Our recipes have been tried and tested for efficiency, food safety, and of course, for optimal taste. Our restaurants use fresh and healthy ingredients to prepare our savory menu items.
  • Low Operating Costs: Long-standing, reliable suppliers and bulk orders keep operating costs low. Management is encouraged to keep abreast of industry efficiencies and advancements.Get in on the ground floor!

We offer single and area development franchise opportunities. Contact us to discuss opportunities and gain insight into the ever-growing popularity of Caribbean fast food.
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You Can Count On Us!
We want you to succeed, so you can count on us to be there with you along the way and support you where we can.

  • Real Estate Selection & Build-out
  • Training & Support
  • 3rd Party Financing Available
  • Marketing Asstance

Steps to Becoming a Franchisee
Passion is at the center of all we do at Jerk King and we’re looking for franchisees who share our passion — for our brand, our food, our commitment to providing exceptional service to every customer, our treating each employee with respect, and our devotion to operating an ethical business. Our process is specifically designed to give us the chance to get to know each other and determine if there is a great fit.

  1. Application
  2. Interview
  3. Agreement
  4. Site Selection
  5. Store Build-out
  6. Corporate Training
  7. Store Opening!!!

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