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Red Hot & Blue
1701 Clarendon Blvd., # 105
Arlington, VA 22209
800#: (800) 723-0745
Tel: (703) 276-8833
Fax: (703) 528-4789
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.redhotandblue.com
Contact: Mr. Dave Knutsen, Dir. Franchise Operations
RED HOT & BLUE restaurants serve Memphis-style ribs, pork, beef, chicken plus salads, burgers and a full menu in a casual dining environment, featuring blues memorabilia and recorded blues music. Service is Southern hospitality.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1988
First Franchise: 1991
Franchise Units: 32
Company-Owned Units: 6
Total Units: 38
Distribution:
U.S. -- 38;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 10 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 6 in NC, 5 in TX, 5 in VA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 6
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 5, 5, 4, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States Except RI,SD (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 30 FT, 20 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 2,400-5,000 SF; FS, SC
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $347.7-868K
Total Investment: $397.75K
Average Total Investment: $397.8K
Minimum Net Worth: $1MM
Fees:
-Franchise: $35K
-Average Franchise Fee: $35.0K
-Royalty: 5%
-Average Royalty: 5.0%
-Advertising: $375/Mo.
Provide Earning Claim Statement: No
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 20/10
Passive Ownership: Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No
Franchisor Support and Training Provided
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: No
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
International Franchise Association:
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 18
On-Going Support: C,D,E,f,G,h (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 3 Weeks at Home Office; 2 Weeks On-Site.
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: No
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