Bennett's Bar-B-Que vs Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bennett's Bar-B-Que vs Bandana's Bar-B-Q including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Investment $1,200,000 - $2,000,000$418,000 - $1,100,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 3.5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19841996
Year Franchised 19892004
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K50% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q 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
     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
    Training -* Available at headquarters: 5 weeks

    * At franchisee's location: 10 days

    * As needed
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations* Newsletter

    * Meetings

    * Toll-free phone line

    * Grand opening

    * Internet

    * Security/safety procedures

    * Field operations/evaluations

    * Purchasing cooperatives

    * Ad slicks

    * Regional advertising
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Bennett's Bar-B-Que

    Engelwood, Colorado-based Bennett's Bar-B-Que has operated full and quick-service barbecue restaurants since 1984. At its Western-themed full-service restaurants, the company offers a menu of beef brisket, ribs, pork, chicken, turkey, sausage and side dishes like barbecue beans and coleslaw. The quick-service locations serve select menu items in mall food courts and shopping centers.

    About Bandana's Bar-B-Q

    The tradition began in September of 1996 when our first Bandana's BAR-B-Q opened in Arnold, Missouri. Our mission remains the same, to provide the best Southern Style BAR-B-Q, with exceptionally quick service, in a friendly, family atmosphere. Our real wood pit smokers operate 24 hours a day, which is why you can "SMELL THAT SMOKE" every time you come to Bandana's BAR-B-Q.