The Steak Escape vs Woody's Bar-B-Q Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Steak Escape vs Woody's Bar-B-Q including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Woody's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Investment $190,200 - $1,300,000$150,000 - $600,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$39,500
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19821980
Year Franchised 19831989
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Woody's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Woody's Bar-B-Q Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Woody's Bar-B-Q Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Woody's Bar-B-Q Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About The Steak Escape

    The Steak Escape was established in Columbus, Ohio, in 1982 by Ken Smith and Mark Turner. One year later, Escape Enterprise Ltd. was formed, and Steak Escape started franchising mall sites, as well as locations in college campuses, airports and sports arenas. The privately held company specializes in genuine Philadelphia cheesesteaks and operates in more than 30 states as well as overseas.

    About Woody's Bar-B-Q

    At Woody's, we have a passion for Bar-B-Q. And a passion for great franchise partners. With a lower start-up entry cost and outstanding franchisee support, Woody's is a great opportunity within the fast-growing casual dining segment. And, Bar-B-Q is hotter than ever. * Proven Success For More Than Four Decades This is not a fad chain that is here today, gone tomorrow. Woody's Bar-B-Q is a restaurant concept that has had a solid track record since 1980. * Experienced Support Team Recipes, operations standards and protocols, marketing and franchisee support have been refined and perfected from years of experience. * Lower Start-Up Entry Cost. Woody's restaurant footprints and store units are designed to be easily placed in strip centers or conversions, rather than requiring free-standing out parcel stores. * Attractive Sales-to-Investment Return.
    Partner with Woody's Bar-B-Q and share in the growth with solid returns on a lower overall investment. * Single or Multi-Unit Franchises Available. Woody's is looking for experienced operators looking for an exciting new opportunity for reward.