How Long Does It Take to Open A Tilted Kilt

Opening a major investment like a Tilted Kilt sport pub requires planning and should never be rushed. Each location is different. Permit processes for local government vary, building construction or renovation will vary greatly and sometimes weather or financing play a role.

Orientation, training and marketing requirements place the need for a minimum of 120 days of pre-opening work.

While we're proud of our concept, we urge anyone interested in operating a Tilted Kilt to consider all options carefully, choose a site judiciously, and plan in great detail their entire project.

What Does A Potential Buyer Look Like

  • Prior business experience
  • Prior restaurant experience
  • Financial strength
  • Desire for owning your own business
  • A serving attitude
  • A willingness to follow a proven operating system
  • A desire to have fun

Getting Started

The very first thing to do is to visit a Tilted Kilt. Spend some time with the guests and with the cast members and other people--get the real feeling of a Tilted Kilt. It won't be hard to do.

There are many variables to consider for financial qualifications for a Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery.

The minimum qualifications are as follows:

  • Previous restaurant ownership or management experience
  • Minimum net worth of $1,000,000 (variable depending upon the type of assets)
  • $500,000 liquidity
  • Solid credit score

Other considerations:

  • Outside funding source in place?
  • Equity partners?
  • Outside income sources?

After that, there are 10 basic steps to opening your own pub.

The Ten Steps

  • Click here to fill out and submit a preliminary request for information.
  • Print and Fax or Email completed questionnaire (be sure to check the box at the top to indicate if you want your information electronically or a hard copy mailed).
  • TKFO reviews your questionnaire. You will then get a phone call and or a brochure with a full confidential application from our Franchise Sales Department.
  • You meet with the TKFO representative or the Area Developer.
  • Submit a formal franchise application.
  • TKFO committee reviews the application.
  • If approved, an agreement is sent to you to be signed.
  • You attend a five-day orientation in Tempe, AZ.
  • Submit your potential site for acceptance.
  • Develop the site and open your pub.