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10 Reasons Hickory River is the Franchise for You!



Franchise highlights: over 30 years in business with four locations (Champaign, Peoria and Urbana, IL and Tipp City, OH); $1.77 million average gross sales per location in 2021 and $1.42 million in 2020; 25% growth from 2020 to 2021 (past performance does not guarantee future performance); multiple revenue streams: dine-in, carry-out, drive-thru, online ordering, catering, group delivery, concessions and fundraising
Franchise benefits: veteran-founded, SBA approved, hands-on training and support, marketing services and top-of-the-line equipment


Hickory River Smokehouse catering trailer and van


Dining room at a Hickory River Smokehouse restaurant
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