Bandana's Bar-B-Q vs Voo Doo BBQ & Grill Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Voo Doo BBQ & Grill Franchise
Investment $418,000 - $1,100,000$340,500 - $625,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19962002
Year Franchised 20042006
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Voo Doo BBQ & Grill Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Voo Doo BBQ & Grill Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Voo Doo BBQ & Grill Franchise
Training * Available at headquarters: 5 weeks

* At franchisee's location: 10 days

* As needed

You and your key managers will participate in an intense training course for four to six weeks at our headquarters in Baton Rouge. During training you will be given our detailed manual that covers a wide array of topics key to operating your restaurant. Our store opening team will be on site with you several days before you open to help you set up your store and train your staff. We will stay with you for several days after you open to assist in the transition. As needed we will provide on-going training to intro- duce new operating methods and menu items.
Support * Newsletter

* Meetings

* Toll-free phone line

* Grand opening

* Internet

* Security/safety procedures

* Field operations/evaluations

* Purchasing cooperatives

* Ad slicks

* Regional advertising

Our field support team will periodically visit your store to meet with you and provide operational evaluations. Our CEO provides personal financial and performance consulting to each of our franchisees at least once a month. We go above and beyond to assist our franchisees with their success.
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise
Voo Doo BBQ & Grill Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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.

About Voo Doo BBQ & Grill

Opened in New Orleans in 2002, VooDoo BBQ & Grill has been born out of the love of a great city and its' melting pot of culinary culture.VooDoo BBQ & Grill has taken the concept of the competition-style barbecue, with virtually unknown status in the New Orleans region, to one of the best known and well recognized restaurant brands in the area. The ultimate intention of Voodoo BBQ & Grill is to introduce our "New Orleans Style BBQ" and casual dining experience to different regions of the country through expansion with a commitment to food quality, atmosphere and service. Our VooDoo BBQ & Grill Team takes great pride in our outstanding product and we are committed to be the quality brand for barbecue with a reliable crew and fun food culture. Our commitment requires that we work closely with our franchisee. We are dedicated to providing our franchises with the training and support they will need to operate a VooDoo BBQ & Grill restaurant. This includes assistance with their advertising, supply ordering, and other operational needs. Please review the information in this listing and then contact us to discuss the details of owning a franchise with VooDoo BBQ & Grill. Thank you again for your interest in VooDoo BBQ & Grill!
 
Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee