Famous Sam's vs Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Famous Sam's vs Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Famous Sam's Franchise
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Franchise
Investment $586,000 - $1,200,000$1,500,000 - $2,500,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1979-
Year Franchised 1989-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Famous Sam's Franchise
Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Industry experience preferred, not required; strong management background
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    Financing Options
     
    Famous Sam's Franchise
    Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery 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
     
    Famous Sam's Franchise
    Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    Operations 46% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Famous Sam's Franchise
    Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Famous Sam's

    In Tucson, Arizona, in 1963, Sam Schantz opened a small neighborhood bar called 'Sam's Tavern.' Serving overstuffed pastrami and ham sandwiches, Sam's Tavern kept customers entertained with pool tables, pinball machines and television. In February 1987, Sam's Tavern incorporated as Famous Sam's Corp., and franchising began the next year. In 1997, Famous Sam's Inc. was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary, and company headquarters moved to Phoenix. Famous Sam's Restaurant/Sports Bars offers reasonably priced casual dining with 'Overstuffed/Oversized' sandwiches and a full bar. Restaurants feature televisions tuned to sporting events and the 'National Trivia Network,' inviting guests to play trivia games. Game areas include pool tables, darts and video games.

    About Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery

    The first Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery opened in the heart of Downtown Denver in 1991. Fast-forward 30 years … Rock Bottom now has 17 locations across the United States with thousands of original brews and hundreds of the industry’s most esteemed medals and awards.
    Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery features handcrafted beers plus a selection of infused spirits, cocktails, fine wines and an on-trend menu that delivers a diverse range of items such as firecracker shrimp, flatbreads, classic mac n'cheese, build-your-own burgers, roasted chicken, seafood and steaks. Prime territories available.