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Famous Dave's
Famous Dave's of America operates and franchises more than 160 barbecue restaurants in about 35 states, primarily Minnesota, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin. The eateries serve St. Louis-style ribs, Georgia chopped pork, and Texas brisket. Most restaurants resemble 1930s-era roadhouse shacks, although others follow the decor of a hunting lodge or a Chicago-style blues club featuring live music. The company also distributes barbecue sauce, seasonings, and prepared meats through grocery stores and other retail outlets. Famous Dave's owns more than 40 of its restaurants and franchises the rest.
Facts & figures
You'll need $200,000 in liquid capital to open a Famous Dave's. Famous Dave's expects new franchisees to have a net worth of at least $500,000. $630,000 is the minimum that Famous Dave's expects its owners will need to invest in a new location. The most the franchisor could ask you to invest is $4,100,000 if you want to become a franchisee. Before you become an owner, you will owe the franchisor a franchise fee of $40,000. Today, the location count for this franchise has reached 176.
FAQs
- A chain of barbecue restaurants primarily located in the Midwestern United States, serving award-winning ribs, chopped pork, beef brisket and other made-from-scratch items
- Runs a restaurant business authentic BBQ food
- Offers catering services for their BBQ food
- Sells BBQ related food items on their online store
- People with strong managerial experience, to lead a team in a fun and passionate environment
- Entrepreneurs with a sufficient budget to invest in the business
- As a franchisee you are responsible for running the business and marketing your restaurant.
- Manage a team that will help run the day to day operations of the restaurant
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