Rib Crib Barbecue
Casual full-service barbecue restaurantBackground
Founded: 1992 Franchising since: 2000
In 1992, Bret Chandler remodeled an abandoned home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, turning it into the first Rib Crib restaurant. Though Rib Cribs are no longer located in old homes, they retain the look of a ranch house, complete with Western-themed décor. Rib Crib's menu includes ribs, chicken, ham and appetizers such as potato skins and nachos, available for dining in or catering.
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 20 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Vermont, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 4-mile radius
Special Programs
Rib Crib supports March of Dimes and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The company also donates food to schools, churches and other community organizations.
In 1992, Bret Chandler remodeled an abandoned home in Tulsa, Oklahoma, turning it into the first Rib Crib restaurant. Though Rib Cribs are no longer located in old homes, they retain the look of a ranch house, complete with Western-themed décor. Rib Crib's menu includes ribs, chicken, ham and appetizers such as potato skins and nachos, available for dining in or catering.
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4535 S. Harvard Ave. Tulsa, Oklahoma 74135 |
Phone: (918)459-9999 |
Franchisor is a privately-held company with 20 employee(s); 10 employee(s) in franchise department.
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maine, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North carolina, New hampshire, New jersey, New mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South carolina, Tennessee, Texas, United states, Utah, Vermont, West virginia, Wyoming
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 4-mile radius
Special Programs
Rib Crib supports March of Dimes and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The company also donates food to schools, churches and other community organizations.
Costs and Fees
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Total investment: $400K-1.3M Franchise fee: $35K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 4% Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | Yes |
| Startup Costs | No | Yes |
| Equipment | No | Yes |
| Inventory | No | Yes |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $1M
Cash liquidity requirement: $250K
Business Experience:
- Industry experience
- General business experience
- Marketing skills
Operations
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 50
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
Marketing Support
Other marketing support
- Available at headquarters: 8-12 weeks
- In-store training : 8-10 weeks
Ongoing Support
- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Security/safety procedures
- Field operations/evaluations
- Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Support
- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- Regional advertising
Other marketing support
- Graphic design