Off The Grill vs Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Off The Grill Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Investment $350,000$418,000 - $1,100,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981996
Year Franchised 19992004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $12.5K50% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Off The Grill Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Off The Grill Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Off The Grill Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
    Training -* Available at headquarters: 5 weeks

    * At franchisee's location: 10 days

    * As needed
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives* Newsletter

    * Meetings

    * Toll-free phone line

    * Grand opening

    * Internet

    * Security/safety procedures

    * Field operations/evaluations

    * Purchasing cooperatives

    * Ad slicks

    * Regional advertising
    Marketing Co-op advertising, National media-
    Operations 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Off The Grill Franchise
    Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Off The Grill

    Off the Grill was founded in 1998 by Alan Thompson. It began franchising in 1999. The privately held company is based in Maryland Heights, Missouri

    About Bandana's Bar-B-Q

    The tradition began in September of 1996 when our first Bandana's BAR-B-Q opened in Arnold, Missouri. Our mission remains the same, to provide the best Southern Style BAR-B-Q, with exceptionally quick service, in a friendly, family atmosphere. Our real wood pit smokers operate 24 hours a day, which is why you can "SMELL THAT SMOKE" every time you come to Bandana's BAR-B-Q.