Bennett's Bar-B-Que vs Steak & Stuff Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bennett's Bar-B-Que vs Steak & Stuff 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
Steak & Stuff Franchise
Investment $1,200,000 - $2,000,000$95,000 - $115,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 3.5%3%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19842006
Year Franchised 19892013
Term Of Agreement 20 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years5 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
Steak & Stuff Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

    • No business experience required.

    General restaurant experience required.

    Financing Options
     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Steak & Stuff Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
    Equipment No/No-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Steak & Stuff Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations*Email Newsletter *Advisory Meetings *Grand opening *Internet *Security/safety procedures *Field operations/evaluations *Purchasing cooperatives *Management Support *Training
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising*Local Media *Ad Slicks *Internet Ad campaign-- Google - Yahoo Etc *Gorilla Marketing Campaign *Facebook *Dedicated Store Web-site *Local Networking *Marketing Training for Franchisee.
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		*Number of employees- 20 - 25. *Owner/Operators Preferred .

    Expansion Plans
     
    Bennett's Bar-B-Que Franchise
    Steak & Stuff Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 Steak & Stuff

    We opened Steak & Stuff in July 2006. Looking at all the large corporations overcharging potential franchise customers , we decided first of all to start our own and that we could provide better food than the competition. Second , after establishing ourselves we could offer other aspiring restaurant owners security within our company. Strength in numbers so to speak. Franchising is about minimizing risks and maximizing your returns. As a Steak & Stuff franchisor we provide operating systems, solid research and development, established marketing methods and instant credibility. You will also receive extensive training and ongoing support which can reduce the risk and build success more rapidly than trying to do it on your own. So if you are interested in becoming your own boss give us a call.
    For as little as $95,000.00 you can franchise a Steak&Stuff. We offer what the others do with training, support, marketing etc. but its what we do that they don't that sets us apart.