Start a famous Dave’s BBQ franchise

Why invest in a typical restaurant franchise when you can own one that FAMOUS?

Investing in a famous Dave’s BBQ means owning a restaurant that is already loved by fans across America. Our signature grilled meat and side dishes made by Kratzern as well as our casual, family-friendly atmosphere have made us a hit across the country.

Famous Dave’s is a SMOKIN ‘HOT franchise opportunity – here’s why:

  • The country’s appetite for top-notch, authentic grilling is going nowhere, and we’ve established ourselves as an American fan favorite!
  • You can successfully scale your business to the size of your market with new QSR models starting at $ 481,750.
  • Our corporate support team is second to none – you get expert support every step of the way.
  • With years of experience with take-out and catering, we can adapt to a changing market that focuses on on-the-go orders and deliveries.
  • When was the last time you looked forward to going to work or enjoyed telling people what you do for a living? For our franchisees you can count on it every day!

Why choose us

Imagine swapping that 9-5 job for a fun and lucrative career that surrounds you BBQ ALL. DAY. LONG.

If you own your own Famous Dave’s Franchise, you need to invest in a business where you can provide great food and atmosphere to the fans in your community.

Here are some of the favorite things our franchisees do when running their local famous Dave’s BBQ:

Flexible footprint: People’s food preferences have changed, but their love for authentic grilling is going nowhere! In addition to our full service model, we now offer FOUR scalable QSR models– Flex Service, Line Service, Counter Service and our exciting new Ghost Kitchen –To give franchise partners the potential to thrive in any market, no matter the size.

Smokin ‘Economics: For an investment of USD 80,500 or more for our brand new Ghost Kitchen model, franchise partners achieve average gross sales of over $ 2.5 million *, stunning on average with our top performing locations $ 6.3 million *!

Unbeatable quality: There are BBQ franchises and then Famous Dave’s.

THE best on this side of Texas! Loved the Triple XXX Spicy Sauce so much that I bought 4 to take home with me. Next time I don’t have to open the menu … I know what I’ll order again! – –Mark S., | Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Excellent support: We built one Team of experienced and credible executives give the franchisees the guidance and support they need to be successful.

We’re famous (and you can be too!): With a social media fan base of over 382,000, People clearly associate our brand with quality BBQ in markets across America. By investing in a famous Dave’s BBQ, you are the hometown hero who brought the BEST BBQ franchise in the country to your neighborhood!

Ideal candidate:

Aside from our delicious BBQ and freshly prepared side dishes, our franchise partners are the real secret ingredient for our recipe for success.

For this reason, we are very selective when it comes to awarding franchise opportunities.

DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE WHAT YOU NEED TO BECOME A FAMOUS DAVE’S FRANCHISE PARTNER?
  • Are you a born leader with impressive team leadership and motivation skills?
  • Is your previous business experience, military education, or track and field or coaching background a good way to feel comfortable in a leadership role?
  • Do you have the “hospitality gene” and do you really enjoy helping people?
  • Are you the type who bends over backwards to create a welcoming environment for people from all walks of life?
  • Would you say you are enterprising? Do you have a lot of business know-how, be it from owning your own company or from several years in a management position?
  • Here’s a tough question: do you like FUN? We ask because owning a famous Dave’s BBQ means having America’s longest running BBQ party every day. So it’s pretty important that fun is something you really enjoy.

Training and support:

The famous Dave’s BBQ takes pride in providing franchisees with the tools they need to be successful in their market every step of the way.

From initial training to ongoing on-site support, our corporate team creates a strong support network to drive growth and continued success at all of our franchise partners’ locations while giving them the confidence and security they need to achieve their business goals.

Not sure if you can open a famous DAVE’S BBQ RESTAURANT?

Our real estate support team will prepare to determine the best possible location for your famous Dave’s BBQ location and our construction team will take care of the pros and cons of the expansion process to ensure a smooth lead up to the opening day.

SIMPLY THAT YOU DON’T KNOW HOW TO OPERATE YOUR FAMOUS DAVE WHEN THE TRAINING BIKES DEAL AND YOUR RESTAURANT IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS?

Before your opening, we train your business partner, the general manager and up to 4 other employees for at least 90 shifts – with 8 to 10 hours per shift, that’s a lot of practical training!

Concerned about the day to day aspects of owning A FAMOUS DAVE’S FRANCHISE?

Our ongoing support program includes visits from franchise managers. Ongoing training programs and reliable third-party analytical reports, including labor and inventory management.

Not quite sure how to let your community know that a new famous DAVE’S BBQ is coming to town?

Your dedicated marketing manager will not only help run a successful opening, but also assist you with local promotions and provide effective digital, social and traditional marketing solutions to attract new businesses and retain loyal customers.

History:

Famous Dave’s is deeply rooted in a love affair with BBQ, a passionate founder, “Famous Dave” Anderson, who was trapped by his father, a southern BBQ lover, who lived in a world on the street corner.

Originally from Chicago, Dave spent much of his youth traveling with his father to some of the best BBQs in Windy City.

Dave’s shared passion for grilling with his father soon became a goal: to serve the best BBQ America has ever tried! After spending 20 years perfecting his sauce recipes, massages, and methods, Dave opened his first grill restaurant on Round Lake in Hayward, WI, in 1994.

In 1995, Famous Dave’s received a blue ribbon in the “Best BBQ Sauce in America” ​​competition at the American Royal International Barbeque Contest. Dave also opened his second location that year, a Shack-style location in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis.

In 1996, Famous Dave’s became a publicly traded company with four restaurants (NASDAQ: DAVE), which aroused enormous interest in the franchise area.

The famous Dave’s opened its first grill restaurant in 1997.

Since then, the company has grown to more than 150 units in 32 states as well as restaurants in Puerto Rico, Canada and the United Arab Emirates.

Dave may have set out to create the best grill restaurant in America, but he never thought that one day it could grow to over 150 units and count.

Today, Famous Dave’s BBQ is a popular restaurant franchise in cities across the country. and is able to show significant growth in the years to come. With newer QSR, Flex, Line, and Counter-Service models in addition to our traditional full-service restaurant model, Famous Dave’s is now ready to satisfy the cricket craving in any market!

If this sounds like you, we’d love to speak to you and see if you are an ideal Famous Dave’s franchise owner!

Please send our short inquiry form to get in touch and learn more about our award-winning concept!

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