Barbeque Restaurant Franchises Information

Few subjects evoke sentiments of passion and joy than the smoky aroma of barbecue meat. There is no denying Americans love their barbecue and if Congress decided to declare a national dish, then a barbecue dish would win hands down! An afternoon spent barbecuing is the basis for many cultures of cuisine which vary from one state to the next. Consequently, just about all barbecue cooks have their own variation on grilling meat, preparing sauces and how best to serve this delicious dish. The four great styles of barbecue emanate from Carolina, Texas, Memphis and Kansas City and barbecue franchises within these states and across America have sprung up in succession in the last number of years. 
 

Some tasty Barbeque Franchise Facts!

• 7, 429 Barbecue Franchises operating since 1998; this figure has risen dramatically from 1998 - 2008.  (1998 Recount U.S., a service of NPD Foodservice Information Group, Rosemont, IL.)
   
• Burgers (82%), steak (79%), chicken (72%) and hot dogs (71%) top the list of the most popular BBQ foods prepared on a hot flaming grill!
   
• Charcoal grill owners are most often prompted to cook on their charcoal grills by a desire to eat great tasting food (77%)
   
• Four in ten consumers who eat from a charcoal grill (39%) normally use barbecue sauce to add flavor to their dishes. Most popular flavors include hickory (65%), mesquite (49%) and honey (49%).
  (Source: The Hearth, Barbecue and Patio Survey 2007)
   
• The first bottled barbecue sauce originated in Kansas City. (Dotty Griffith, Celebrating Barbecue…, 2002)
   

Why invest in a BBQ Franchise?

If you're a true believer in barbecue, then your job should involve barbecuing for the masses! Self-belief is a great start for any franchisee and the magic ingredient is the marketing know-how to inspire others with that belief. If you're convinced the barbecue business is brimming with opportunities in your chosen location, get cooking. But you need to think how best to communicate your passion to potential diners. The first year is traditionally accepted to be a difficult one for franchisees – it is rare to break even.

That fact makes it vital to have the financial, psychological and emotional resources to keep focused on your goal through a rough patch. Before becoming a franchisee, consider the following: Are you willing to sacrifice the security of a company pension to be your own boss? Are you prepared to take financial risks?

For a barbecue outfit, expect to invest between $75,000 and $250,000 in total capital investment. Your franchise fee should average out at around $35,000. The franchisor may take a royalties cut of around five per cent of takings.

Locations, meanwhile, are likely to be large and spacious. You'll need to have a customer-facing approach that can fill that space, night after night. Some franchisors construct from scratch to guarantee standardized experiences. Bar-B-Cutie takes between 90 days and six months to build and prepare a site. That could mean putting your sizzling hot ideas on hold for a while.

What's more, 'involved' franchisors will want to sculpt your outlet. Design, waitress' outfits and menus – leading names like 55-year-old Bar-B-Cutie chain will be keen to protect their powerful brand identity in these areas.

If you would prefer an independent approach – experimenting with your menu, perhaps sampling organic meats from local farmers – a smaller barbecue restaurant franchise could be just the ticket. There's no set menu – so take your pick.

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