Red Hot & Blue vs L and L Franchise Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Red Hot & Blue Franchise
L and L Franchise Franchise
Investment $380,700 - $1,000,000$133,700 - $535,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%3%-4%
Advertising Fee -1%-2%
Year Founded 19881976
Year Franchised 19901991
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Red Hot & Blue Franchise
L and L Franchise Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Red Hot & Blue Franchise
    L and L Franchise Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Red Hot & Blue Franchise
    L and L Franchise Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 168 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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
    L and L Franchise Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 L and L Franchise

    L&L Franchise, Inc., the parent company of L&L Drive-Inn and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has expanded across Hawaii and mainland United States to include over 175 locations serving the best in Hawaiian Barbecue(SM) Hawaiian style cuisine. The company's approach in providing great food and Aloha spirit has been well received by many throughout the United States. The franchise continues to grow at a rate of one store per week. 

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #165 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #207 in Franchise 500 for 2021.