WHY OWN A FAMOUS DAVE’S BBQ FRANCHISE?
Find out why the Famous Dave’s Franchise Owners love their franchise.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE US
With new leadership, new revenue streams, new business model flexibility and Franchise Owners with restaurants that generate over $6 million in revenue*, there’s never been a better team to join the Famous Dave’s brand.
Here’s a few more reasons why our Franchise Owners love owning a Famous Dave’s BBQ franchise:
FAMOUS REVENUES
With a bolstered executive and support team, new flexibility in our business models and additional revenue streams like third-party delivery, we are proud to say our average gross revenue is $2.4 million!
FAMOUS FLEXIBILITY
Our new model rollouts give Famous Dave’s the ability to work in either a QSR or full service format. We also have the option of adding on a ghost or cloud kitchen. This scalable footprint also offers Franchise Owners unparalleled flexibility to tailor their BBQ franchise model in a way that fits their markets.
FAMOUS BRAND STORY
Famous Dave’s was one of the few and first BBQ franchise opportunities to scale nationally, founded by the passionate Pit Master extraordinaire Famous Dave Anderson. Our story, heritage and passion is something that started with Dave, and continues to be spread throughout the country by our Franchise Owners and loyal fans- something that new Franchise Owners can capitalize on from Day One!
FAMOUS ‘QUE
Our Franchise Owners all share one belief – that the Famous Dave’s BBQ is second-to-none. Providing their community with a superior product and experience is something that brings great pride and joy to our Owners.
*Numbers obtained from our 2024 FDD.
WHAT DO FAMOUS DAVE’S
FRANCHISE OWNERS THINK
OF THEIR BUSINESS?
Check out the video to learn more, and see if you think you might be a good fit for the Famous Dave’s culture and community among Franchise Owners:
JOIN THE RISING DEMAND OF THE BBQ INDUSTRY
Famous Dave’s stands at the forefront of a recovered and thriving industry, valued at $4.9 billion, with a steady compound annual growth rate of 1.5%, according to IBISWorld. The rising demand for BBQ across the country has bolstered our presence, making Famous Dave’s an attractive opportunity for aspiring franchisees. Known for distinctive flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere, Famous Dave’s has garnered significant brand awareness, enhancing its appeal in the competitive restaurant sector.
With multiple business models available, including traditional dine-in, express, and delivery formats, Famous Dave’s offers flexibility to adapt to various market conditions and customer preferences. This versatility, combined with our established reputation and robust support system, positions Famous Dave’s as a promising option for those looking to enter the BBQ market.
BENEFITS OF BUSINESS
MODEL FLEXIBILITY
Our Franchise Owners love the flexibility of our BBQ business model, from full-service dining to catering and third-party. In 2020, we added a QSR model, which offers smaller footprints to lower initial investments, occupancy costs and ongoing overhead. In 2021, we have the option of adding on a ghost kitchen. Find out more about our QSR model in this video:
MULTIPLE REVENUE STREAMS
As consumer dining preferences evolve, so too does Famous Dave’s. In addition to our dine-in and take-out revenue streams, our Franchise Owners enjoy an industry-leading catering program, and with our focus on utilizing technology to drive higher revenues, benefit from a third party-delivery program.
THIRD-PARTY DELIVERY
We have programs in place to help our Franchise Owners successfully integrate third-party delivery services into their businesses.
CATERING
Several of our Franchise Owners offer catering programs to help bring that Famous Dave’s deliciousness to special events in your community.
FAMOUS DAVE’S
IN THE NEWS
If you don’t like the idea of having your business spotlighted in the media, then Famous Dave’s might not be for you! We tend to find our brand, and our Franchise Owners, consistently mentioned in the news. Check out the latest stories below.
