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Promoted Opportunities
Initial Investment
LOW: $81,500
HIGH: $221,500
Change in Units
Company Profile
Founded
2000
Franchising Since
2004 (13 Years)
Corporate Address
1814 Country Rd. Beaverdam, VA 23015-9567
CEO
Richard Ivey
Financials
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
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 1 week
Training at headquarters: 2 weeks
Ongoing Support
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
National Media
Regional Media
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of employees required to run: 6
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Updated: June 30th, 2014
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