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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.
Bars & Pubs Franchise Opportunities
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| Franchise | Franchise Fee | Royalty | Advertising Fee | Development Costs |
| Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar | $49,500 | 5% | 1% | $1,277,000-$3,629,250 |
| Arrow Neighborhood Pub Group, The | $35,000 | 5% | $400,000 | |
| Arrow Neighbourhood Pub | $25,000 | $350,000-$600,000 | ||
| Bar Louie | $50,000 | 5% | 2% local, 1%Nat'l | $923,500-$3,707,333 |
| Beef O'Brady's | $37,500 | 4% | 2.3% | $806,825-$1,288,350 |
| Bennigan's Grill & Tavern | $35,000 | 4% | 1% | $1,027,075-$3,588,244 |
| Bikinis Sports Bar & Grill | $55,000 | 6% down to 4% | up to 4% | $435,000-$1,250,000 |
| Bombers Burrito Bar | $30,000 | 4% | 2% | $500,000-$800,000 |
| Casey's Grill & Bar | $62,000 | $1,300,000-$1,600,000 | ||
| Crabby Joes | $35,000 | 5% | 2% | $700,000-$850,000 |
| D'Arcy McGee's | $40,000 | 5% | $517,000-$1,872,500 | |
| Fionn MacCool's | $40,000 | 5% | 2%local + 2%Nat'l | $1,300,000-$1,600,000 |
| Firkin Group of Pubs, The | $30,000 | 5% | $297,900-$1,000,000 | |
| Fox and Fiddle | $40,000 | $300,000-$650,000 | ||
| Game Time Sport Grill | N/A | 0 | 0 | $10,000-$50,000 |
| Garfield's Restaurant & Pub | $30,000 | 4% | $1,200,000-$1,960,000 | |
| Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille, The | $45,000 | 4% | 1.5% | $1,455,000-$2,702,500 |
| Growler Guys, The | $30,000 | 6% | 2% | $204,900-$441,500 |
| Growler USA | $35,000 | 6% | 3% | $396,363-$591,310 |
| King's BierHaus | $50,000 | 6% | 2% + 1% local | $1,185,500-$1,659,000 |
| Lion and Rose Pub | N/A | $295,500-$1,187,000 | ||
| Mr Brews Taphouse | $35,000 | $346,500-$684,500 | ||
| Mugs N' Jugs | $35,000 | 4% | $635,000-$935,000 | |
| National Sports Grill | N/A | $1,500,000-$3,500,000 | ||
| Po'Boys Creole Cafe | $25,000 | $500/week | $500,000-$2,000,000 | |
| Rock & Brews | $50,000 | 4 -5% | 1% | $1,478,000-$4,216,000 |
| Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery | N/A | $1,500,000-$2,500,000 | ||
| Rockwell's Bar & Grill | $50,000 | $850,000 | ||
| Sculpture Hospitality | $37,400-$62,400 | $15/audit | $6/audit | $40,900-$69,600 |
| Shoeless Joe's | $45,000 | 5%-6% | 2% | $750,000-$1,000,000 |
| Shula's Bar & Grill | $150,000-$175,000 | 12% | Not less than $30,000 | $1,126,600-$3,037,500 |
| Tilted Kilt | $75,000 | 6% | $887,000-$2,868,000 | |
| Twin Peaks | $50,000 | 5% | 3% | $1,309,800-$2,365,900 |
| Vapiano | $45,000 | $1,178,850-$2,012,000 | ||
| West Side Charlie's | $20,000 | $150,000-$300,000 | ||
| Wet Willie's | $35,000 | 1.5%Local+2%Nat'l | 2% local+ 1.5%Nat'l | $716,500-$1,608,000 |
| Wild Bill's Sports Saloon | $25,000-$39,000 | $712,250-$1,419,500 | ||
| Wine Loft, The | $55,000 | 4% | 1% | $75,000-And Up |
| Winger's Grill & Bar | $35,000 | 4% | $150,000-$550,000 |