Virginia Barbeque vs Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Virginia Barbeque Franchise
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Franchise
Investment $81,500 - $221,500$1,285,000 - $4,010,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20002002
Year Franchised 20042013
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Virginia Barbeque Franchise
Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Virginia Barbeque Franchise
    Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Virginia Barbeque Franchise
    Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Virginia Barbeque Franchise
    Johnny's Italian Steakhouse Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Johnny's Italian Steakhouse

    "Johnnys

    Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Restaurants are full-service restaurants that feature steaks, seafood, pasta and other Italian cuisine menu items in a distinctive supper club atmosphere.
    Backed by over three decades of food, beverage and hospitality experience. Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse delivers proven results by effortlessly blending the line between Fast Casual and Fine Dining.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a franchised Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Restaurant is between $1,285,000 and $4,010,000. This includes an Initial Fee of $75,000 that must be paid to JIS Franchising LLC.
    If you sign an Area Development Agreement, you must also pay JIS Franchising LLC a Development Fee equal to $10,000 multiplied by the number of Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse Restaurants that you develop under the Area Development Agreement and an Initial Fee of $65,000 for each Restaurant you develop in your Territory.

    Seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. , Asia, Canada and Middle East.