VooDoo BBQ & Grill

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At a Glance

Products & Services: Fast-casual barbecue restaurant

Number of Locations: 13

Total Investment: $340.5K - 625K

Founded: 2002

Began Franchising: 2006

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year	U.S.	Canadian	International	Company Owned
2012	10	0	0	3
2011	9	0	0	3
2010	12	0	0	3

Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, Midwest, North Carolina, Northeast, Oklahoma, South, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, Texas.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $340,500 - $625,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable

Financial Requirements

Net Worth: $600,000
Liquid Cash Available: $150,000

Operations

25% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators).

Financing Type	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
Payroll

How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 5-7 weeks. At franchisee's location: 10 days.

Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,

Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,