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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Rib Crib Barbecue vs Mister Bar-B-Que including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $400,000 - $1,300,000 | $159,900 - $163,600 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $15,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1992 | 1988 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1997 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $5K-10K | 20% of current franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | Ad slicks |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
In 1992, Bret Chandler remodeled an abandoned home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, turning it into the first Rib Crib restaurant. Though Rib Cribs are no longer located in old homes, they retain the look of a ranch house, complete with Western-themed decor. Rib Crib's menu includes ribs, chicken, ham and appetizers such as potato skins and nachos, available for dining in or catering.
NO LONGER FRANCHISING