Franchise Deep Dive: Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Franchise Costs, Fees, Profit and Data

Crave stands out from its competition because of its menu offerings, quality ingredients, and a fun and inviting atmosphere with games and axe throwing.

By Jeff DwyerStaff Writer

12:12PM • 12/30/23

LAST UPDATED: November 2023
FRANCHISE WEBSITE: https://iwantcrave.com/franchising/
NUMBER OF LOCATIONS: 25+
REPORTED COST TO GET IN: $261,300 to $1,192,500
REPORTED ROI (Item 19): N/A

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is a brand of fast casual barbecue and hot dog restaurants that was founded in 2018 by entrepreneurial duo Samantha and Salvatore Rincione. Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ specializes in BBQ sandwiches, plates and sliders, along with 100% all-beef hot dogs, brats and sausages.

How Many Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Locations Are There?

As of November 2023, there are more than 25 Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ locations open and under development nationwide. The brand is actively offering new franchise opportunities across the country as well as internationally.

What Is Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ’s Business Model?

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ’s business model is centered around providing a fun and relaxed environment for guests to kick back and enjoy delicious barbecue and hot dogs. The brand offers a fun family atmosphere with games for children; firepit areas; a cutting-edge, self-pour beer wall; and axe throwing.

“Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ isn’t just a restaurant; it’s an experience,” the brand wrote on its website.

New franchisees are not required to have prior industry experience. Instead, Crave provides all the necessary initial franchisee training, from the basics to the back end of operations and reporting.

Crave lists the following benefits of operating one of its franchises:

Real estate assistance
Training programs
Marketing assistance
Operational support
Systems in place
Ongoing training

How Much Can Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Franchise Owners Make?

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ does not have a publicly available Item 19. To learn more, contact the team about reading the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), which will state the total earnings of any company or franchise-owned unit as a reference.

How Much Does It Cost To Open a Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Franchise?

As of the publishing of this story, Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ does not list its initial investment information on its consumer-facing website. However, according to third-party sources, the investment required to open a Crave franchise can range from $261,300 to $1,192,500.

What Is the Franchise Fee for Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ?

The franchise fee required to open a brick and mortar Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ franchise is $40K. The franchise fee required to open a mobile food truck is $25K. The brand also offers a discount off its initial franchise fee for qualified veterans.

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