Bennett's Bar-B-Que vs Sizzler USA Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bennett's Bar-B-Que vs Sizzler USA including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
Sizzler USA Franchise
Investment $1,200,000 - $2,000,000$933,000 - $3,057,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 3.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19841958
Year Franchised 19890
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
Sizzler USA Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Sizzler USA Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Sizzler USA Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Sizzler USA Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Bennett's Bar-B-Que

    Engelwood, Colorado-based Bennett's Bar-B-Que has operated full and quick-service barbecue restaurants since 1984. At its Western-themed full-service restaurants, the company offers a menu of beef brisket, ribs, pork, chicken, turkey, sausage and side dishes like barbecue beans and coleslaw. The quick-service locations serve select menu items in mall food courts and shopping centers.

    About Sizzler USA


    It all began on January 27, 1958. With fifty dollars in the cash register, Del and Helen Johnson opened "Sizzler Family Steak House” in Culver City, California.

    Dwight D. Eisenhower was in his second term as the 34th President of the United States. A 14-year-old Bobby Fischer took the United States Chess Championship. "Gigi” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The American girl group The Shirelles began.

    And finally, everyone could enjoy a great steak dinner at an affordable price. ($0.99 back then).

     
    Mid-scale, casual dining restaurant emphasizing value, comfort and convenience. Sizzler introduced the "fast casual" service style more than 60 years ago. Today, guests order upon arriving, with their grilled-to-perfection meals delivered by servers who refill beverages, clear tableware and tend to other needs. Sizzler, which is phasing out its all-you-can-eat buffet, serves lunch and dinner.