Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bennett's Bar-B-Que including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
Investment $1,200,000 - $2,000,000
Franchise Fee $35,000
Royalty Fee 3.5%
Advertising Fee -
Year Founded 1984
Year Franchised 1989
Term Of Agreement 20 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years
Renewal Fee $5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Financing Options

     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que 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

     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Training -
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    US Expansion Yes
    Canada Expansion No
    International Expansion Yes

    Company Overviews

    About Bennett's Bar-B-Que

    Engelwood, Colorado-based Bennett's Bar-B-Que has operated full and quick-service barbecue restaurants since 1984. At its Western-themed full-service restaurants, the company offers a menu of beef brisket, ribs, pork, chicken, turkey, sausage and side dishes like barbecue beans and coleslaw. The quick-service locations serve select menu items in mall food courts and shopping centers.