Business Description

Fast casual barbecue restaurant. Simple, efficient operating system. Am,ple training and on-going support. Unique counter service and drive-thru, quick-serve concept with great food - and great sales. We have a great family of franchisees that are about half minority operators. We are growing fast. Come join us and join in the profit.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:  1941

Franchising Since:  1994

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	61	91%
Company-Owned Units:	6	9%
Total Operating Units:	67	100.0%
Minority Representation Units Owned by Minorities: African-American: 10% Asian-American: 5% Hispanic: 10% Native American: 0 Other: 25% Mid. East Specific Minority   Program(s) in place: For years, DICKEY'S has actively sought out minority participation. We pride ourselves in being one of the most diverse franchise organizations in the US. We do offer minorities assistance based on regional growth objectives.
Geographic Distribution: U.S.: 67 100% In 5 States Canada: 0 0% In 0 Canadian Provinces International: 0 0% In 0 Foreign Countries   Total: 67 100.0%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:

Density	Units
1. Colorado	2
2. New Jersey	1
3. Texas	53

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$500K
Cash Investment:	$150-350K
Total Investment:	$508K-1.8MM
Average Total Investment:	$1154K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25/30K
Average Franchise Fee:	$28K
On-Going Royalty:	4%
Average Royalty:	4%
Advertising Fee:	4%

Average Number of Employees: 14 Full-time, 0 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage): 3,000

Preferred Sites: Free-standing Building, Strip Center, Regional Mall

Other Sites: Conversions

Encourage Conversions? Yes

Earnings Claims Provided?: Yes

Franchisee Qualifications
Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):
Financial Net Worth:	5
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	1
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	1
Personal Interview(s):	5
Terms of Contract
Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	20 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Allowed, But Discouraged
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	No
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:	Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	12
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified
On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Not Applicable
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	Included in Fees
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	Included in Fees
800 Telephone Hotline:	Included in Fees
Training:
1. Dallas, TX	30 Days
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 20 U.S.: Yes, All United States Canada: Yes, All Canada Overseas: Yes, Europe, Pacific Rim	Request Franchisor Info   Submit an online form to receive information from Dickey's Barbecue Pit Restaurants.