What other brands, besides Chicken Guy, are included in the Earl Enterprises group of restaurants?
Chicken_Guy Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Since October 1991, Mr. Earl has served as the founder and chairman of the Earl Enterprises® group of restaurants, which includes brands such as Chicken Guy!, Planet Hollywood, Bertucci's, EOS, Brio Italian Grille, Bravo Italian Kitchen, Seaside on the Pier, Café Hollywood, Breakfast Club, Rock & Reilly's, and Asian Street Eats (and which previously included brands such as Mixology101, Buca di Beppo, TooJay's, and Tequila Taqueria between August 2019 and August 2024) collectively, the "Earl Enterprises Companies" in Orlando, Florida.
Source: Item 2 — BUSINESS EXPERIENCE (FDD pages 8–9)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to the 2025 Chicken Guy FDD, the Earl Enterprises group of restaurants includes several brands in addition to Chicken Guy. These brands include Planet Hollywood, Bertucci's, EOS, Brio Italian Grille, Bravo Italian Kitchen, Seaside on the Pier, Café Hollywood, Breakfast Club, and Rock & Reilly's. Asian Street Eats is also listed as part of the Earl Enterprises group.
Prospective franchisees should note that the Earl Enterprises group previously included brands such as Mixology101, Buca di Beppo, TooJay's, and Tequila Taqueria. These brands were part of the group between August 2019 and August 2024 but are no longer listed as current brands under Earl Enterprises. This indicates that the portfolio of brands under Earl Enterprises can change over time.
It is important for potential franchisees to understand the broader context of the Earl Enterprises group, as this may influence the resources, support, and strategic direction available to Chicken Guy franchisees. Understanding the performance and stability of these sister brands could provide additional insight into the overall health and direction of Earl Enterprises.