Bandana's Bar-B-Q
At a Glance
Products & Services: Barbecue restaurant
Number of Locations: 31
Total Investment: $417.7K - 1.14M
Founded: 1996
Began Franchising: 2004
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2010 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 25 |
| 2009 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| 2008 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $417,700 - $1,139,000
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $40,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $250,000
Operations
75% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 40. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 5 weeks. At franchisee's location: 10 days. As needed
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,