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Virginia Barbeque
Barbecue

Virginia Barbeque
Barbecue

About
Founded

2000

Franchising Since

2004 (14 Years)

Corporate Address

1814 Country Rd.
Beaverdam, VA 23015-9567

CEO

Richard Ivey

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$81,500 - $221,500

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$100,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$30,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$25,000 - $25,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

6%

Financing Options

Virginia Barbeque has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: 
equipment

Veteran Incentives

$5,000 off franchise fee

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Security/Safety Procedures

Field Operations

Marketing Support

Co-op Advertising

National Media

Regional Advertising

On-The-Job Training:

1 week

Classroom Training:

2 weeks

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:

6

Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $81,500 High - $221,500
Units

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Franchise Financing
Using 401(K)/IRA Funds
  • Tax Penalty-Free
  • Debt Free
  • Expert Guidance
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Updated: June 30th, 2014
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