Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar

Franchise Overview

Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar is a full-service casual dining franchise where operators run high-energy American comfort food restaurants anchored by an expansive bar program featuring over 100 whiskeys, 20 beers on tap, and 40+ original cocktails.

Key Highlights

Award-winning wings, hand-cut steaks, burgers, and tacos anchor a crowd-pleasing menu
Expansive whiskey and cocktail program drives strong bar revenue and guest loyalty
Semi-absentee ownership structure makes the concept accessible to passive operators
Efficient kitchen footprint paired with industry-leading inventory and operations systems

With corporate-owned locations growing alongside franchisee units, Big Whiskey's shares the responsibility of brand-building — giving operators a genuine partner invested in collective success.

Just the Facts

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Min Liquid Capital$200,000

Total Investment$1.3M – $4.0M

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