WESTERN SIZZLIN' restaurants operate a full line of steak-chicken-seafood entrees, as well as a full expanded food bar, featuring proteins, vegetables and bakery items, along with an expanded salad bar. Our focus is on making a quality statement with excellent price/value. Also offering franchises for Great American Buffet and Western Sizzlin's Buffet.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1962
Franchising Since: 1976
Operating Units: |
Franchised Units: | 120 | | 95.2% | | |
Company-Owned Units: | 6 | | 4.8% | | |
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Total Operating Units: | 126 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
U.S.: | 126 | | 100% | | In 19 States |
Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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Total: | 126 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
Density | Units | | | | |
1. Arkansas | 28 | 2. Mississippi | 18 | 3. North Carolina | 17 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
Minimum Net Worth: | $500K |
Cash Investment: | $ |
Total Investment: | $1.1-4.5MM |
Average Total Investment: | $1955K |
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Fees: |
Initial Franchise Fee: | $30K |
Average Franchise Fee: | $30K |
On-Going Royalty: | 2% Gross |
Average Royalty: | 2% |
Advertising Fee: | $250/Mo. |
Average Number of Employees: 25 Full-time, 50 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 7,500-8,500
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building
Other Sites: In Line Shopping Centers
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? Yes
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association: | Yes |
Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
Franchisee Association/Member: | Yes, Member |
Size of Corporate Staff: | 20 |
Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
Lease Negotiation Assistance? | No |
Financial Assistance? | No |
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Marketing Support: |
Co-Op Advertising: | No |
National Advertising: | No |
Regional Advertising: | No |
Local Advertising: | Yes |
Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
Additional Services: | None Specified |
Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
Field Training: | Included in Fees |
Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
Regional or National Meetings: | At Additional Cost |
800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
1. Training | 8 Weeks |
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Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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Financial Net Worth: | 5 |
General Business Experience: | 4 |
Specific Industry Experience: | 2 |
Formal Education: | 3 |
Psychological Profile: | 2 |
Personal Interview(s): | 5 |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
African-American: | N/A |
Asian-American: | N/A |
Hispanic: | N/A |
Native American: | N/A |
Other: | 4 |
Specific Minority: | Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time. |
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Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract: | 20 Year(s) |
Term of Renewal Period: | 10 Year(s) |
Passive Ownership: | Not Allowed |
Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 1 Year(s) |
Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 4
U.S.: | Yes, All United States |
Canada: | No |
Overseas: | No |
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