Virginia Barbeque vs Texas Roadhouse Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Virginia Barbeque vs Texas Roadhouse including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Virginia Barbeque Franchise
Texas Roadhouse Franchise
Investment $81,500 - $221,500$2,093,500 - $4,963,500
Franchise Fee $15,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20001995
Year Franchised 20041995
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Virginia Barbeque Franchise
Texas Roadhouse Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Virginia Barbeque Franchise
    Texas Roadhouse Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Virginia Barbeque Franchise
    Texas Roadhouse Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Virginia Barbeque Franchise
    Texas Roadhouse Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Virginia Barbeque

    Richard Ivey, the founder of Virginia Barbeque, has been a Certified Executive Chef since 2003, with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Richard's goal was to create a business that would not only create his success, but create a business that he could share to help others do the same. His desire for "success larger than life" compelled him to create the Virginia Barbeque franchise system. Richard also wanted to create a lifestyle that worked for owners, staff and customers. Operational hours are generally from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Our model has been specifically designed to be family friendly to our customers and the franchise owner. Virginia Barbecue offers financial opportunity, freedom, and quality of life to those who desire success while offering a superior product to consumers.

    About Texas Roadhouse

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    Based in Louisville, Kentucky, Texas Roadhouse opened its doors in 1993 and has more than 580 locations in 49 states and ten countries.
    The family-friendly restaurant is famous for hand-cut steaks, made-from-scratch sides, fresh-baked bread, and a lively atmosphere.
    Texas Roadhouse was consecutively voted #1 Steak by Nation’s Restaurant News Consumer Picks Survey in 2015 and 2016.
    Restaurant Business named Texas Roadhouse the #1 Full-Service Chain in
    Sales and Satisfaction in 2016.
    Most recently, the company was recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers by Forbes.