Bennett's Bar-B-Que vs Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Bar Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bennett's Bar-B-Que vs Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Bar 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
Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Bar Franchise
Investment $1,200,000 - $2,000,000$600,000 - $1,200,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 3.5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19841960
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
Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Bar Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Bar 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
    Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Bar 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
    Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Bar 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 Mr. Mike's Steakhouse & Bar

    Mr. Mikes SteakhouseCasual came to life in 2010 from the passion and the love of food and fun of Mike Cordoba, Al Cave and Robin Chakrabarti, three entrepreneurs who saw the potential in the heritage brand Mr. Mikes. Sharing core values of family, friends and fun, Mike, Robin, Al recreated Mr. Mikes into a place where people can connect through unique experiences driven by memorable moments on a platform of great food, ambiance, and being proud Canadians…..SteakhouseCasual.

    At MR MIKES, we don't presume to be average or ordinary.