Red Hot & Blue vs Smitty's Restaurants Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Red Hot & Blue Franchise
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
Investment $380,700 - $1,000,000$400,000 - $600,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$35,000
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
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Red Hot & Blue Franchise
    Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
    Smitty's Restaurants 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Red Hot & Blue Franchise
    Smitty's Restaurants 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

    About Smitty's Restaurants

    Today, Smitty's Restaurants is Canada's largest family restaurant chain. Our award-winning menu will introduce you to our diverse menu items, from Smitty's famous buttermilk pancakes and waffles to omelettes, salads, sandwiches, steaks and pastas. Smitty's menu continues to offer an outstanding variety for everyone.              Most Smitty's are fully licensed and many have separate lounges.

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    #101 in Canada's Top franchises.