| Few things are better than the passion and | | | | barbecue restaurant franchise as they often have |
| satisfaction that is brought by the wonderful aroma | | | | less stringent controls on the way you run your |
| of BBQ food. | | | | business. |
| There is no doubt in anyones mind that if barbecue | | | | It should go without saying, but always read the |
| was a national food, in the United States it would win | | | | small print in any franchises terms and conditions, as |
| without losing a breath. One of the core reasons | | | | they will all vary, some to your liking, and some not. |
| behind this is the simple fact that barbecue is | | | | If you think you are ready to take up the tongs on |
| enjoyed World over by almost every culture that | | | | your own barbecue franchise and open your own |
| you can imagine, and as such, enjoys a level of | | | | restaurant, take a look through these fiery franchise |
| popularity not seen in other types of cuisine. | | | | delight below and see what lights your fire. |
| On top of that, every person that is capable of | | | | The current list of active Barbecue Restaurant |
| holding a pair of barbecue tongs also has their own | | | | Franchises in the United States. |
| personal favorites and knows how to best cook and | | | | BD's Mongolian BBQ |
| present their favorite BBQ dishes. | | | | Since 1992, BD's has been delivering a unique, |
| Within the United States, there are four well known | | | | interactive dining experience that sets them apart |
| styles of barbecue that exist; from Memphis, Texas, | | | | from the competition focusing on: Fun, Choice and |
| Kansas City and Carolina, and within each of these | | | | Control. BD's are currently looking for franchise |
| states, barbecue restaurant franchises are available | | | | partners to help them build on the success they have |
| and offer an exciting opportunity to new restaurant | | | | experienced with both owner-operated and franchise |
| owners seeking a successful business model within a | | | | restaurants. |
| well established market. | | | | Dickey's Barbecue Pit |
| To whet your appetite for business in the Barbecue | | | | When you open a Dickey's BBQ restaurant franchise, |
| Franchise Market, here is the "meat" of the facts! | | | | you're not just opening a restaurant. You're becoming |
| 1) 7, 429 Barbecue Franchises operating since 1998; | | | | part of the family. That's why Dickey's is the biggest |
| this figure has risen dramatically from 1998 - 2008. | | | | fast-casual barbecue brand in the United States, and |
| (1998 Recount U.S., a service of NPD Foodservice | | | | also the fastest growing. |
| Information Group, Rosemont, IL.) | | | | Dickey's are quite selective about who they choose |
| 2) Burgers (82%), steak (79%), chicken (72%) and | | | | to join the Dickey's BBQ franchise family. Whether it's |
| hot dogs (71%) top the list of the most popular BBQ | | | | an Owner/Operator or a team member, they select |
| foods prepared on a hot barbecue grill! | | | | only the the very best. |
| 3) Charcoal grill owners are most often prompted to | | | | Famous Dave's Barbeque |
| cook on their charcoal grills by a desire to eat great | | | | Famous Dave's is a "specialty" casual dining restaurant |
| tasting food (77%) | | | | franchise, creating environments that transcend |
| 4) Four in ten consumers who eat from a charcoal | | | | current restaurant offerings by serving the highest |
| grill (39%) normally use barbecue sauce to add flavor | | | | quality, flavor-intense foods in surroundings that are |
| to their dishes. Most popular flavors include hickory | | | | stimulating, interesting and fun! Famous Dave's is |
| (65%), mesquite (49%) and honey (49%). (Source: | | | | more than a restaurant - it's an escape from the |
| The Hearth, Barbecue and Patio Survey 2007) | | | | ordinary. |
| 5) The first bottled barbecue sauce originated in | | | | As of June 15, 2009, Famous Dave's had 176 |
| Kansas City. (Dotty Griffith, Celebrating Barbecue..., | | | | restaurants open - 46 corporate and 130 franchised |
| 2002) | | | | locations in 38 states. They have been ranked #1 in |
| Is investing in a BBQ Franchise a sensible thing to do? | | | | our restaurant category by 'Entrepreneur Magazine' in |
| Passion for food is paramount to run any successful | | | | 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009. |
| BBQ restaurant franchise, and if you have the energy | | | | Sonny's Bar-B-Q |
| and will to succeed, then you should seriously | | | | Sonny's reputation wasn't built overnight - it's been |
| consider taking up the reigns on a barbecue franchise. | | | | almost 40 years in the making. Sonny's Bar-B-Q |
| If you have a strong gut feeling that there is a great | | | | customer acceptance is based on their unwavering |
| opportunity for a barbecue franchise in the area that | | | | commitment to making outstanding Bar-B-Q served |
| you are considering launching, then start looking for a | | | | by outstanding people. |
| franchise that fits your financial criteria while | | | | Today, their success continues as a result of a |
| satisfying your diners. | | | | strong family of dedicated franchisees backed by a |
| It should be known that the first year is the hardest | | | | solid system that delivers consistent products and |
| for any franchisee and it is rare for a new BBQ | | | | profits. |
| franchise to break even. This is the nature of starting | | | | At Sonny's Franchise Company, community |
| a new restaurant franchise. | | | | involvement is a top priority. That's why they |
| How much does it cost to run a BBQ restaurant | | | | support various community initiatives throughout the |
| franchise? | | | | southeast. Sonny's has strong partnerships in |
| To start your own barbecue restaurant franchise, | | | | Education, Arts & Humanities, Charitable |
| you should be ready to invest in the regions of | | | | Initiatives, Youth Development and Human Services. |
| $75,000 and $250,000 in total capital investment. | | | | Virginia Barbeque |
| Your BBQ franchise fee can be expected to average | | | | Their business model has been specifically designed to |
| out at around $35,000 and the franchisor may | | | | be family friendly to the customers and the franchise |
| possibly take a cut of around five per cent of your | | | | owner. Owners are drawn to the BBQ business |
| takings. | | | | because of the lifestyle freedoms that are unique to |
| Locations, meanwhile, are likely to be large and | | | | their chain that opens at 11 am and closes no later |
| spacious. You'll need to have a customer-facing | | | | than 9pm. |
| approach that can fill that space, night after night. | | | | Virginia Barbecue are also quick to point out that, |
| Some franchisors construct from scratch to | | | | "Americans now spend 47.9 percent of their annual |
| guarantee standardized experiences. Bar-B-Cutie for | | | | food budget in restaurants, making it nearly equal |
| example, takes between 90 days and six months to | | | | with grocery stores and other retailers as their main |
| build and prepare a site, so bear this in mind. If you | | | | source of food, the NRA stated." |
| are in a hurry to get started, that may not be the | | | | Woody's Bar-B-Q |
| way to go as that could douse your grilling dreams in | | | | Woody's have a passion for Bar-B-Q, and a passion |
| a bucket of cold water. | | | | for great franchise partners. With a lower start-up |
| You could also find that barbecue restaurant | | | | entry cost and outstanding franchisee support, |
| franchisors want to be hands-on and take the lead | | | | Woody's is a great opportunity within the |
| on designing your BBQ restaurant so that it blends in | | | | fast-growing casual dining segment. And, Bar-B-Q is |
| with the franchise's brand. | | | | hotter than ever. |
| This can include things like staff workwear, menus, | | | | Woody's are committed to training new franchisees |
| dinner plates and so forth; leading names like the | | | | in all aspects of operating a new BBQ franchise |
| well-known barbecue restaurant chain such as the | | | | business and provide dynamic opening advertising |
| 55-year-old Bar-B-Cutie, are adamant in ensuring that | | | | assistance and customer generation techniques, and |
| their corporate identity is kept intact within their | | | | the toll-free support line means that as a new |
| outlets. | | | | franchisee, you will always have someone on hand to |
| If, on the other hand, you prefer running things your | | | | help. |
| way, then it would be wise to seek a smaller | | | | |