How Much Does It Cost?
Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse franchise is seeking entrepreneurs with a passion for BBQ to bring our iconic brand to communities across the nation
Bar-B-Cutie SmokeHouse is a best-in-class franchise system led by an executive team who have been in the BBQ restaurant business for over half a century. The proven business model was designed to be easy to open and easy to scale, with the initial investment costs well below those of other QSR, fast-casual and fast food franchise concepts.
Bar-B-Cutie is an investment opportunity with potential for high returns, with the total investment estimate to begin operations on a new Bar-B-Cutie franchise ranging from $663,649 – $2,080,491. Because our build-out costs and ongoing overhead are substantially lower than other brands in the fast-casual, QSR and fast food segments, Bar-B-Cutie offers a quicker ramp-up time, which allows for a potentially faster return on investment. The franchise fee for your Bar-B-Cutie franchise is $35,000.
Here’s our FDD Item 7, which details the specific startup costs of our franchise offering. Note our 2 models:
Model A – 2,500 to 3,000 square feet End Cap or Retrofit with a Drive-Thru.
Model B – 4,067 to 4,400 square feet Free Standing Building with a Drive-Thru built from Ground Up.
| Type of Expenditure | Amount | Method of Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee (Both Models) |
$35,000 ($28,000 for Veteran Franchisees) |
Lump Sum |
| Leasehold Improvements (Model A) |
$397,769 - $545,800 |
As Incurred |
| Building (Model B) |
$1,325,120 - $1,572,650 |
As Incurred |
| Tenant Improvement (TI) from Landlord (Model A) |
-$75,000 - $54,000 |
Per Lease |
| Legal and Site Acquisition Costs |
$1,000 - $5,000 (Both Models) |
As Incurred |
| Furniture, Fixtures, Equipment, Décor Package and Signage (Installed), and small wares |
$250,905 (Model A) $265,830 - $285,000 (Model B) |
Prior to Opening |
| Opening Inventory | $8,000 - $11,000 (Model A) $15,634 - $17,634 (Model B) |
Lump Sum or Financed |
| Advertising and Promotional Literature |
$1,000 - $2,500 (Both Models) |
As Incurred |
| Architectural Plans and Specifications |
$23,900 - $39,500 (Model A) $40,400 - $104,096 (Model B) |
Lump Sum |
| Certified Public Acocuntant |
$1,575 - $1,945 (Both Models) |
As Incurred |
| Training (includes up to six (six) weeks room, board and transportation) |
$4,000 - $12,666 (Both Models) |
As Incurred |
| Miscellaneous Opening Costs |
$2,500 - $10,000 (Both Models) |
As Incurred |
| Additional Funds -3 months |
$20,000 - $34,000 (Both Models) |
As Incurred |
| TOTAL | $663,649 - $894,316 (Model A) $1,705,059 - $2,080,491 (Model B) |
