Virginia Barbeque vs Steak & Stuff Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Virginia Barbeque vs Steak & Stuff including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Virginia Barbeque Franchise
Steak & Stuff Franchise
Investment $81,500 - $221,500$95,000 - $115,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 6%3%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20002006
Year Franchised 20042013
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Virginia Barbeque Franchise
Steak & Stuff Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

    • No business experience required.

    General restaurant experience required.

    Financing Options
     
    Virginia Barbeque Franchise
    Steak & Stuff Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Virginia Barbeque Franchise
    Steak & Stuff Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations*Email Newsletter *Advisory Meetings *Grand opening *Internet *Security/safety procedures *Field operations/evaluations *Purchasing cooperatives *Management Support *Training
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising*Local Media *Ad Slicks *Internet Ad campaign-- Google - Yahoo Etc *Gorilla Marketing Campaign *Facebook *Dedicated Store Web-site *Local Networking *Marketing Training for Franchisee.
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 6

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

    		*Number of employees- 20 - 25. *Owner/Operators Preferred .

    Expansion Plans
     
    Virginia Barbeque Franchise
    Steak & Stuff Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Virginia Barbeque

    Richard Ivey, the founder of Virginia Barbeque, has been a Certified Executive Chef since 2003, with over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry. Richard's goal was to create a business that would not only create his success, but create a business that he could share to help others do the same. His desire for "success larger than life" compelled him to create the Virginia Barbeque franchise system. Richard also wanted to create a lifestyle that worked for owners, staff and customers. Operational hours are generally from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Our model has been specifically designed to be family friendly to our customers and the franchise owner. Virginia Barbecue offers financial opportunity, freedom, and quality of life to those who desire success while offering a superior product to consumers.

    About Steak & Stuff

    We opened Steak & Stuff in July 2006. Looking at all the large corporations overcharging potential franchise customers , we decided first of all to start our own and that we could provide better food than the competition. Second , after establishing ourselves we could offer other aspiring restaurant owners security within our company. Strength in numbers so to speak. Franchising is about minimizing risks and maximizing your returns. As a Steak & Stuff franchisor we provide operating systems, solid research and development, established marketing methods and instant credibility. You will also receive extensive training and ongoing support which can reduce the risk and build success more rapidly than trying to do it on your own. So if you are interested in becoming your own boss give us a call.
    For as little as $95,000.00 you can franchise a Steak&Stuff. We offer what the others do with training, support, marketing etc. but its what we do that they don't that sets us apart.