Famous Sam's Franchise

'Eatertainment' restaurant and sports bar

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In Tucson, Arizona, in 1963, Sam Schantz opened a small neighborhood bar called 'Sam's Tavern.' Serving overstuffed pastrami and ham sandwiches, Sam's Tavern kept customers entertained with pool tables, pinball machines and television. In February 1987, Sam's Tavern incorporated as Famous Sam's Corp., and franchising began the next year. In 1997, Famous Sam's Inc. was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary, and company headquarters moved to Phoenix. Famous Sam's Restaurant/Sports Bars offers reasonably priced casual dining with 'Overstuffed/Oversized' sandwiches and a full bar. Restaurants feature televisions tuned to sporting events and the 'National Trivia Network,' inviting guests to play trivia games. Game areas include pool tables, darts and video games.

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How much does it cost to open a Famous Sam's Franchise ?

The investment required to open a Famous Sam's Franchise is between $586,000 - $1,200,000 . There is an initial franchise fee of $30,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the Famous Sam's name.

Individual Franchise Costs

  • Initial Investment:
    $586,000 -
  • Initial Franchise Fee:
    $30,000
  • Royalty Fee:
    5%
  • Term of Agreement:
    20 years

Expense In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No No
Equipment No No
Inventory No No
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Co-op advertising

Famous Sam's Growth History

When did the first Famous Sam's open? 1979
When did Famous Sam's start Franchising ? 1989

Year U.S.A. Canada International Corporate
2004 29 0 0 0
2003 30 0 0 0
2002 31 0 0 0
2001 30 0 0 0
2000 34 0 0 0

46% of all franchisees own more than one unit 100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

General business experience Industry experience preferred, not required; strong management background

Arizona, Colorado, Nevada,



How much does a Famous Sam's Franchise owner make?

Your income potential as a Famous Sam's Franchise entrepreneur depends vastly on many factors. As an entrepreneur, the goals to achieve are related to expanding sales while lowering your oper_ation costs and increasing the quality of your products and or services. Each month your oper_ating costs can include royalty fees, mortgage / rent, supplies for products, staffing, utilities, bookwork, stationary and other items. From one month to the ext, you _may find your costs fluctuate, but your up-front costs are, for the most part, fixed and they will cover most of the initial setup of equipment, signage and renovations.

Initial Investment
$30,000 - $1,200,000
Initial Franchise Fee
$30,000
Royalty Fee
5%
Term of Agreement
20 years
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