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J. Gumbo's
Cajun and Creole restaurant
In the company’s words, “J. Gumbo's founder Billy Fox, Jr. has a simple formula for serving up great-tasting Cajun and Creole cuisine; he uses only the freshest ingredients and the zestiest spices and stays faithful to the recipes he learned in his grandmother's kitchen back in Grand Coteau, Louisiana.” The menu includes red beans and rice, jambalaya, gumbo, bumblebee stew, etouffee, and voodoo chicken. Single-store and multistore franchisees are available. A minimum three-store development agreement is required for franchisees operating in some states. J. Gumbos offers franchisees training and support.
J. Gumbo's
1334 Story Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
502-217-0094
Fast Facts
| Year established | 2005 |
| Franchising since | 2007 |
| Can be run from home? | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased in U.S. | No |
| Multiple units must be purchased outside U.S. | |
| Absentee ownership allowed? | Yes |
Franchise Unit Growth Rate
| Year | U.S. Franchises |
Non-U.S. Franchises |
Company-Owned Locations |
| 2011 | 17 | 0 | 6 |
| 2010 | 11 | 0 | 6 |
| 2009 | 5 | 0 | 6 |
Expanding in These Locations
United States
Costs
| Total Investment | $75,000 - $100,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 |
| Royalty Fee | Varies |
Financial Requirements
| Net Worth | $300,000 |
| Liquid Capital | $100,000 - $200,000 |
Franchisee Qualifications
Sound business background
Outgoing personality
Commitment to community involvement
Financing
| Does franchisor offer financing? | No |
| Is franchisor on the SBA's Franchise Registry? | No |
| Is franchisor a member of the IFA's VetFran program? | No |
J. Gumbo's
1334 Story Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
502-217-0094
