Virginia Barbecue
Yes, we actively support the inclusion and development of minority-owned franchises in the Virginia Barbecue system.
Virginia Barbecue
P. O. Box 636
Thornbury, VA 22565
800#: (800) 429-9965
Tel: (540)368-2800
Fax: (540) 368-2820
E-mail: rick@virginiabbq.com
Web Site: www.virginiabbq.com
Contact: Mr. Richard A. Ivey, President/CEO
VIRGINIA BARBECUE is a quick-service restaurant franchise with the most simple systems for operating our restaurant. Our low initial investment and small (1,500 SF) locations keep fixed costs down. VIRGINIA BARBECUE has been named as Best Barbecue in all regions we have locations. Richmond and Fredericksburg areas of Virginia.
Franchisor Background
Established: 2000
First Franchise: 2004
Franchise Units: 6
Company-Owned Units: 1
Total Units: 7
Distribution:
> North America -- Operations in 1 State
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 4 in VA
Units Owned by Minorities:
>African-American: 0
>Hispanic: 0
>Asian-American: 0
>Native American: 0
>Other:
Average Number of Employees: 4 FT, 3 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 1,200-1,500 SF; SC, RM
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Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $25K
Total Investment: $36-202K
Average Total Investment: $119K
Minimum Net Worth: $125K
Fees
>Franchise: $15K
>Average Franchise Fee: $15K
>Royalty: 6%
>Advertising: 2%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements:No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: Yes
Expand In Territory:Yes
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance:Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: No
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 3
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H,I (for an explanation click here)
Training: 2 Weeks Richmond, VA Region.
Specific Minority Program(s) in Place: VIRGINIA BARBECUE's mission is: To offer financial opportunity, freedom and quality of life to those who deserve success, while offering a superior product to our customers. We offer "best deals" to veterans and minorities by reducing initial fees.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: Alluntied States
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