Famous Sam's

'Eatertainment' restaurant and sports bar

In Tucson, Arizona, in 1963, Sam Schantz opened a small neighborhood bar called 'Sam's Tavern.' Serving overstuffed pastrami and ham sandwiches, Sam's Tavern kept customers entertained with pool tables, pinball machines and television. In February 1987, Sam's Tavern incorporated as Famous Sam's Corp., and franchising began the next year. In 1997, Famous Sam's Inc. was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary, and company headquarters moved to Phoenix. Famous Sam's Restaurant/Sports Bars offers reasonably priced casual dining with 'Overstuffed/Oversized' sandwiches and a full bar. Restaurants feature televisions tuned to sporting events and the 'National Trivia Network,' inviting guests to play trivia games. Game areas include pool tables, darts and video games.

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Start-up Costs & Franchises Fees

How much does it cost to open a Famous Sam's Franchises?

Total Investment: $586,000-$1,200,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $30,000
Royalty Fee: 5%
Advertising Fee:
Term of Agreement: 20 years

How to contact Famous Sam's

Famous Sam's Inc.
1930 S. Alma School Rd., #C-105
Mesa, AZ
85210

Phone: (480)756-9800
Fax: (480)756-9884

Website: Visit Website

Famous Sam's News

Twa Restaurant Group Chooses Network80
Network80, LLC, one of the St. Louis area’s fastest growing Web-hosting and Internet infrastructure firms, today announced they have signed a deal with the TWA Restaurant Group to provide Web site hosting and E-mail hosting for its corporate and restaurant Web sites. TWA is a multi-brand, m... more

Twa Acquires Famous Sam’s Restaurants And Sports Bars
TWA Restaurant Group, a Kansas City-based restaurant company, announced today that it has acquired Famous Sam’s, a chain of 29 restaurants and sports bars located throughout the state of Arizona. Famous Sam’s will be one of five restaurant brands that TWA Restaurant Group will oversee.... more

Chandler Woman Wins Famous Sam's Arizona Diamondback's 1st Pitch For The August 9th Game
Arizona based Famous Sam's Restaurant/Sports Bars announced the winner of their promotion with Miller Lite and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Arizona Diamondbacks World Series Trophy appeared at 13 valley wide Famous Sam's locations from May 4th to August 3, 2002. While the trophy was visitin... more

Az Diamondback's World Champions Trophy Tours Valley Famous Sam's
"There's always something happening at Famous Sam's." Famous Sam's™ Restaurant and Sports Bars, the 39-year-old Arizona company known for satisfying food and a variety of entertainment at its locations, in conjunction with Miller Lite and the Arizona Diamondbacks, presents an Ari... more

Famous Sam's Opens On Power Rd. In Mesa
"There's always something happening at Famous Sam's." Famous Sam's™ Restaurant and Sports Bars, the 39-year-old Arizona company known for satisfying food and a variety of entertainment at its locations, announces the opening of Famous Sam's at 430 N. Power Road in Mesa (Power... more
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Franchise History

When did the first Famous Sam's open? 1979
When did Famous Sam's start Franching? 1989

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate

2004 29 0 0 0

2003 30 0 0 0

2002 31 0 0 0

2001 30 0 0 0

2000 34 0 0 0

Expansion Plans

United States: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada,

Financing Options

Expense In-House Third Party

Franchise Fee No No

Startup Costs No No

Equipment No No

Inventory No No

Accounts Receivable No No

Payroll No No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising

Business Operations

46% of all franchisees own more than one unit

100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

Qualifications & Business Experience

Business Experience:

General business experience
Industry experience preferred, not required; strong management background

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