Flanigan's Enterprises

Flanigan's Enterprises

Operates liquor stores and casual dining.

Overview

Flanigan's Enterprises operates casual dining lounges and package liquor stores mainly in Florida and some Sun Belt states. It began in 1959 as small cocktail lounges and liquor stores and later expanded into larger Big Daddy’s lounges and liquor stores. Since 1987, many lounges were renovated to add full restaurant service, so today they offer alcoholic beverages and a full menu in a relaxed, casual setting, with a high-volume liquor retail arm selling brand-name and private-label products at discount prices. The goal is to grow a broad network of affordable, customer-friendly lounges and liquor stores under one brand, combining liquor retail with dining and focusing on value and a casual experience.

About Flanigan's Enterprises

Simplify's Rating
Why Flanigan's Enterprises is rated
C+
Rated B on Competitive Edge
Rated B on Growth Potential
Rated D+ on Differentiation

Industries

Food & Agriculture

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Founded

1959

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • August 12, 2026 results showed 39-week revenue rising 6.5% to $165.3 million.
  • Menu price increases and stronger traffic lifted quarter net income 39% to $2.06 million.
  • Management declared a higher $0.60 dividend for the 39 weeks ended June 27, 2026.

What critics are saying

  • A March 31, 2025 FLSA collective action reached about fifty opt-ins by July 23, 2026.
  • No insurance covers the wage case, exposing Flanigan's to direct legal costs and backpay.
  • If the FLSA class survives, backpay and penalties can swamp a thin-margin operator.

What makes Flanigan's Enterprises unique

  • South Florida cult-brand restaurant-plus-liquor model spans 32 controlled units and five franchises.
  • Flanigan's pairs Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill with Big Daddy's Wine and Liquors.
  • April 2026 Cutler Bay and Homestead openings extend its hyperlocal footprint.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Personal Days

Free Shift Meals

Stock Price

Company News

PR Newswire
Aug 12th, 2026
Flanigan's Enterprises reports $5.7M net income for 39 weeks, up 39% year-on-year

Flanigan's Enterprises, Inc., which operates "Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill" restaurants and "Big Daddy's" retail liquor stores, announced earnings for the 13 and 39 weeks ended 27 June 2026. For the 13-week period, total revenues reached $56.2 million, up from $51.9 million in the same period last year. Net income rose to $2.1 million from $1.4 million, whilst earnings per share increased to $1.11 from $0.75. For the 39-week period, total revenues climbed to $165.3 million from $155.2 million. Net income grew to $5.7 million from $4.1 million, with earnings per share rising to $3.09 from $2.23. Restaurant food and bar sales drove the growth, alongside increased package store sales.

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