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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Steak-Out vs Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
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| Investment | $271,000 - $453,000 | $648,500 - $1,770,000 | 
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $20,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 5% | - | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 1986 | 1968 | 
| Year Franchised | 1988 | 0 | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Renewal Fee | $12.5K | - | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | - | |
Financing Options | 
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- | 
| Equipment | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Inventory | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Receivables | No/No | -/- | 
| Payroll | No/No | -/- | 
Training & Support | 
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| Training | - | - | 
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - | 
| Marketing | Ad slicks, National media | - | 
| 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)  | - | 
Expansion Plans | 
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| US Expansion | Yes | - | 
| Canada Expansion | No | - | 
| International Expansion | No | - | 
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.