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FAMOUS DAVE'S develops, owns, operates and franchises barbecue-style restaurants. We feature award-winning barbecued and grilled meats and other unique menu items in a fun environment.
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1994
Franchising Since: 1999
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 130 | | 73.9% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 46 | | 26.1% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 176 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 176 | | 100% | | In 38 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 176 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Minnesota | 21 | | 2. Illinois | 13 | | 3. California | 11 |
Registered in Following Registration States: California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $750K Liq. |
| Cash Investment: | $300K-1MM |
| Total Investment: | $905K-4.51MM |
| Average Total Investment: | $2705K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $40K |
| On-Going Royalty: | 5% |
| Average Royalty: | 5% |
| Advertising Fee: | 1% |
Average Number of Employees: 20 Full-time, 45 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): 4,000-6,000
Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center
Other Sites: End-caps
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: | 81 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Indirect |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | Yes |
| National Advertising: | Yes |
| Regional Advertising: | Yes |
| Local Advertising: | Yes |
| Marketing Materials: | Ad Slicks, Brochures, Direct Mailers, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos |
| Additional Services: | Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases, Sales Strategies |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Included in Fees |
| Central Purchasing: | Included in Fees |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Included in Fees |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Not Applicable |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Included in Fees |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
| 1. Varies | 35 Days Minimum |
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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: | 5 |
| Formal Education: | 3 |
| Psychological Profile: | 3 |
| 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: | 1 |
| Other: | 6 |
| 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: | Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Area Development Agreements? | Yes, for 0 Year(s) |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | No |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 12
| U.S.: | Yes |
| Canada: | Yes |
| Overseas: | Yes |
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