Red Hot & Blue Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Red Hot & Blue including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Red Hot & Blue Franchise
Investment $380,700 - $1,000,000
Franchise Fee $45,000
Royalty Fee 5%
Advertising Fee -
Year Founded 1988
Year Franchised 1990
Term Of Agreement 20 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years
Renewal Fee -


Business Experience Requirements
 
Red Hot & Blue Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
    		•

    Financing Options
     
    Red Hot & Blue Franchise
      In-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No
    Start-up Costs No/No
    Equipment No/No
    Inventory No/No
    Receivables No/No
    Payroll No/No

    Training & Support
     
    Red Hot & Blue Franchise
    Training -
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 60

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Red Hot & Blue Franchise
    US Expansion -
    Canada Expansion No
    International Expansion No

    Company Overviews

    About Red Hot & Blue

    We've attracted successful multi-unit franchisees and owners from such brands as Melting Pot, Papa Murphy's, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Hard Times Cafe, and Holiday Inn. Clearly, they know a winning system when they see it. � Exceptional sales-to-investment ratio � 20 Years as a National BBQ Chain in markets such as Texas, N. Carolina, and Washington, DC � Leader in the exploding BBQ Category � Multi-Award Winning, Nationally recognized Restaurants and Sauces