VooDoo BBQ & Grill

Barbecue
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Initial investment
$341K - $625K
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Company Overview

While working as an accountant, Tony Avila began doing some side projects for Alton Doody, a successful restaurant developer. When Avila began considering starting his own business, he and Doody discussed food concepts and realized that despite the popularity of barbecue throughout the South, barbecue restaurants were rare in south Louisiana. Avila contacted his old college roommate Dino Arvanetes, who had experience managing a Ruth's Chris Steakhouse, and the three of them partnered to open the first VooDoo BBQ & Grill restaurant on the parade route in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day in 2002. The fast-casual barbecue concept began franchising in 2006, expanding first throughout Louisiana and then branching out into other southern states.

About VooDoo BBQ & Grill

Industry Food
Related Categories Miscellaneous Quick-Service Restaurants
Founded 2002
Leadership Tony Avila, CEO
Corporate Address 40306 Hwy. 42, #202D
Prairieville, LA 70769

Business Overview

Franchising Since 2006 (18 years)
# of employees at HQ 8
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises throughout the US.

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a VooDoo BBQ & Grill franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$35,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$340,500 - $625,000
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$600,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$150,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
10% off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
5%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
2%
Term of Agreement Information Circle
10 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 10 days
Classroom Training 5-7 weeks
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? No
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 20-25
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022