Steak-Out vs Mister Bar-B-Que Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Steak-Out vs Mister Bar-B-Que including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Steak-Out Franchise
Mister Bar-B-Que Franchise
Investment $271,000 - $453,000$159,900 - $163,600
Franchise Fee $30,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19861988
Year Franchised 19881997
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $12.5K20% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Steak-Out Franchise
Mister Bar-B-Que Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Industry experience required for multi-unit operation

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Steak-Out Franchise
    Mister Bar-B-Que Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Steak-Out Franchise
    Mister Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesToll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicks, National mediaAd slicks
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30

    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
     
    Steak-Out Franchise
    Mister Bar-B-Que Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Steak-Out

    Franchising since 1988, Steak-Out Franchising Inc. CEO Don Harkleroad knows a lot about home meal replacement. Steak-Out offers delivery franchises in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. The privately held company offers both multi-unit opportunities and exclusive areas for growth.

    About Mister Bar-B-Que

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING