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 | Wintzell's Oyster HouseA Gulf Coast Tradition Since 1938 |
Business Type
FranchiseTotal Investment
$350,000 to $450,000Number of Units
6In Business Since
1939* For Current Info See:
Franchise Disclosure Document
Overview
Wintzell's Oyster House has been around since 1938, and has created
a "name recognition" throughout the Gulf Coast region. A proven track
record and longevity is important to a franchise concept.
Management
support is essential to a franchise. Bob Donlon and Bob Omainsky have
over 50 years of "hands-on" experience in operations, real estate and
franchising with companies including Cracker Barrel and Burger
Chef/Hardees.
Products & Services
Wintzell's, a landmark on Dauphin Street for decades in Historic
Mobile Alabama, is known far and wide for its "Oysters-fried, stewed,
or nude." Wintzell's Oyster House was founded in 1938 as a 6-stool
oyster bar by J. Oliver Wintzell. Through economic boom and bust
Wintzell's has been continuously at its original location on Lower
Dauphin Street. Although the family sold the restaurant in the 1970's,
the original interior, with its walls covered with Oliver's homespun
sayings, is still intact today. The thousands of signs also cover the
interior of all current Wintzell's locations.Famous for fresh Gulf seafood, Wintzell's was named in Willard Scott's All-American Cookbook for the Best Oysters and Crabs. Wintzell's award winning gumbo has been voted Best Gumbo in the Mobile Bay Monthly and numerous times at the Taste of Mobile. Wintzell's has also been featured in Delta Sky Magazine, Southern Living, and Coastal Living.
Wintzell's continues to give generously to the community, a tradition that began with the founder, J. Oliver Wintzell, 69 years ago. Wintzell's was awarded the Restaurant Neighbor Award by the National Restaurant Association for the State of Alabama because of our commitment to the community. Currently, we have 3 other restaurants besides our oldest in Downtown Mobile. One is located on Airport Boulevard in West Mobile, the other in Fairhope over in Baldwin County and then Saraland, off I-65 at Exit 13.
Why Wintzell's Oyster House?
The Wintzell’s Oyster House Management works closely with Franchisees.
We share resources and skills for the purpose of creating, producing
and marketing professional, operational, quality Wintzell’s Restaurants
in economically viable locations. Our Franchising System is built on the premise that the concept can
only be successful if our Franchisees are successful first. We believe
in close relationships with our owner/operators to help build a strong
and stable system. The success of our Concept is based upon the success
of our business partners.
Are You a Good Fit for Wintzell's Oyster House?
Our Franchisees:- Are passionate about food and guest service
- Are excellent communicators
- Have good common business sense
- Can effectively lead and develop people
- Have a strong desire to succeed
- Have the ability to manage finances
- Have a strong, commanding and outgoing personality
- Understand the devotion and dedication that is needed
The foundation upon which we forge our strategic partnerships with Franchisees is mutually based on four key principles:
- Trust
- Communication
- Community involvement
- Adherence to proven systems and procedures
