Rib Crib Barbecue vs Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Rib Crib Barbecue 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

 
Rib Crib Barbecue Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Investment $400,000 - $1,300,000$418,000 - $1,100,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19921996
Year Franchised 20002004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K-10K50% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Rib Crib Barbecue Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Rib Crib Barbecue Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

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

    * At franchisee's location: 10 days

    * As needed

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, 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

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Rib Crib Barbecue Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Rib Crib Barbecue

    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.

    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.