Famous Dave's
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Famous Dave's system.
Famous Dave's
12701 Whitewater Dr. # 200
Minnetonka, MN 55343
800#: (800) 210-4040 + 1343
Tel: (952) 294-1343
Fax: (952) 294-0242
E-mail: jim.schwitzer@famousdaves.com
Web Site: www.famousdaves.com
Contact: Mr. Jim Schwitzer, Dir. Franchise Sales & Developmen
FAMOUS DAVE'S develops, owns, operates and franchises barbecue-style restaurants. We feature award-winning barbecued and grilled meats and other unique menu items in a fun environment. The company currently has 86 franchised units and 39 Company-owned units, operating in 32 states.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1994
First Franchise: 1998
Franchise Units: 88
Company-Owned Units: 40
Total Units: 128
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 33 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 19 in MN, 13 in IL, 10 in WI
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American:
>Hispanic:
>Asian-American:
>Native American: 1
>Other: 6
Average Number of Employees: 20 FT, 45 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 6,200 SF; FS, SC
(for abbreviations click here)
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $300K-1.0MM
Total Investment: $972K-4.0MM
Average Total Investment: $2486K
Minimum Net Worth: $750K
Fees
>Franchise: $40K
>Average Franchise Fee: $40K
>Royalty: 5%/$5K/Mo.
>Advertising: 1% Mktg.Fee
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:Yes/5
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 78
On-Going Support: A,B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: Varies. 35 Days Minimum.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: Although we strongly support the objectives of the NMFI, we do not yet have any specific programs in place at this time.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Selected States
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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