Sizzler USA vs Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sizzler USA 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
 
Sizzler USA Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Investment $933,000 - $3,057,000$418,000 - $1,100,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19581996
Year Franchised 02004
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -50% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sizzler USA Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Sizzler USA Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Sizzler USA 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

* Ad slicks

* Regional advertising
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Sizzler USA Franchise
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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.

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.