Damon's vs Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Damon's 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

 
Damon's Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Investment $1,200,000 - $3,200,000$418,000 - $1,100,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19791996
Year Franchised 19822004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -50% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Damon's Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Damon's 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

     
    Damon's Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
    Training -* Available at headquarters: 5 weeks

    * At franchisee's location: 10 days

    * As needed

    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives* Newsletter

    * Meetings

    * Toll-free phone line

    * Grand opening

    * Internet

    * Security/safety procedures

    * Field operations/evaluations

    * Purchasing cooperatives

    * Ad slicks

    * Regional advertising

    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 90% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 80

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Damon's Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Damon's

    Founded in 1979, Damon's International, Inc., is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. With more than 100 company and franchised locations worldwide, Damon's International, Inc., is a leading full-service, casual dining restaurant concept that emphasizes prime rib, grilled steaks, chicken, seafood, salad and Damon's award-winning ribs. Guests enjoy a quiet dining room or Damon's high-energy Clubhouse that features DTV, a proprietary, state-of-the-art multi-screen entertainment system offering sports, network programming and interactive games. Join a growing brand and enjoy the benefits of a great restaurant heritage and a strong and committed management team. Built upon a strong reputation for excellent barbecued ribs and outstanding entertainment in a unique dining environment, Damon's Grill is one of the industry's most distinctive casual theme restaurant concepts with high energy and great food. Damon's Grill has several lucrative territories available to experienced restaurant professionals who can demonstrate financial and operating capabilities.

    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.