Famous Dave’s

Famous Dave's is a barbecue restaurant franchise known for its flavorful smoked meats, sauces, and classic BBQ dishes, offering a delicious and authentic barbecue dining experience.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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Initial investment

$482,000

$2,921,000

Initial franchise fee

$45,000

Royalty fee

5.00%

Advertising fee

2.50%

Revenue (AUV)

vs.

for

franchises

Operating Profit

vs.

for

franchises

Franchised units

-16%

(

-16

)

-16%

(

-16

)

vs. 2 years ago

Company-owned units

Total units

116

UNITS

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Franchised units

Company-owned units

Total units

2024

116

128

126

PROFITABILITY

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Famous Dave’s

Food & Beverage

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Revenue

- COGS

Gross Profit

- Labor costs

- Other costs

Operating Profit

Sales : Investment ratio

Investment Payback

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COMPETITORS OF

Famous Dave’s

Franchise

-16%

No growth

$45,000

$482,000

$2,921,000

Undisclosed

n.a.

$40,000

$540,000

$1,215,000

Undisclosed

20%

$30,000

$804,000

$1,085,000

Undisclosed

n.a.

$30,000

$217,000

$436,000

Undisclosed

157%

$35,000

$261,000

$1,193,000

Undisclosed

-9%

$40,000

$2,648,000

$6,802,000

Undisclosed

-7%

$150,000

$2,540,000

$5,933,000

Undisclosed

606

-8%

$30,500

$745,000

$1,819,000

Undisclosed

475

$20,000

$182,000

$466,000

Undisclosed

101

-42%

$60,000

$1,804,000

$6,504,000

Undisclosed

1542