Beef Jerky Experience

The Beef Jerky Experience franchise specializes in more than 100 varieties of jerky including exotic meat like kangaroo, alligator, and more. What sets the franchise apart from the competition is the fact that it makes its products in small batches and not for mass market. Guests who come to the franchise are invited to try the brand's products until they find what they want. Franchisees will find this to be an attractive franchise opportunity because of the low operating costs, a quality product with a long shelf life, freedom from major contracts, and more. It was founded in 1995 and began franchising in 2010. Since that time, the franchise has expanded to more than 90 locations across the country. 

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Beef Jerky Experience Franchise Cost and Requirements for 2024

Background

Burger and pizza franchises are a dime a dozen. A retail food snack concept that will help you stand out is the Beef Jerky Experience franchise. The brand specializes in over 100 varieties of jerky including exotic meet like kangaroo, alligator, and more. The small batches that the franchise makes sets it apart from the competition since it is not mass produced. The brand was founded in 1995 and began franchising in 2010. Since that time, the franchise has expanded to more than 90 locations across the country. Prospective candidates will find this to be an attractive franchise opportunity because of the low operating costs, a quality product with a long shelf life, freedom from major contracts, and more. The inventory also sells quickly, and the franchisees will also receive great support and training. Additionally, franchisees can expect higher than average sales per transaction in comparison to other retail franchises, which helps the success of your business.
Beef jerky fans will arrive in “Jerky Heaven” when they visit the jerky franchise stores and are always seen wearing a smile on their faces. As a franchisee, you will offer your guests a unique sales proposition – Try Before You Buy. Guests at your franchise are invited to test the different products until they find the flavor that’s just right for them. In terms of support and training, franchise owners can expect site section assistance, marketing assistance, financial tools, purchasing power, employee training support and more. You can also expect to have an initial invest that ranges between $194,750 - $401,900.

Company Details

Headquarters: Kodak, TN 
Founded: 1995
First franchise: 2010
Canada: No
International: No
Total # of units: 90+
Exclusive territory: Yes

Support and Training Offered By Beef Jerky Experience

Franchise owners can expect an initial training program that includes on-the-job and classroom training. The franchise also provides site selection assistance, marketing support, financial tools, purchasing power, employee training support and more.

2024 Franchise Requirements Needed to Own a Beef Jerky Experience Franchise.

What does a Beef Jerky Experience Franchise Cost?

Beef Jerky Experience franchise fees for 2024:

Veterans incentive: Yes
Third- Party financing: Yes
Royalty Fee: 6%
Cash Requirement: $125,000
Initial Investment: $194,750 - $401,900
Net Worth Requirement: $400,000
Initial Franchise Fee: $49,900

Is Beef Jerky Experience a Semi Absentee Franchise with a Passive Ownership Opportunity?

Yes. Beef Jerky Experience is a semi absentee franchise and allows passive ownership. A semi-absentee franchise is a business you could start and run while still maintaining a job or other obligation.

Is Beef Jerky Experience a Home Based franchise?

No. Beef Jerky Experience is not a home based franchise opportunity.

What Do Beef Jerky Experience Franchise Owners Make?

Click here to find out how much Beef Jerky Experience franchisees make. Beef Jerky Experience offers an Item 19 in their Franchise Disclosure Document which provides financial information about select franchisees in their franchise system.

Does Beef Jerky Experience Offer a Veteran Discount?

Yes. Beef Jerky Experience franchise does offer a veteran discount.

Is Beef Jerky Experience Looking for Franchisees in Canada?

No. Beef Jerky Experience franchise is not looking for Canada franchisees.

Is Beef Jerky Experience Looking for International franchisees?

No. Beef Jerky Experience franchise is not looking for International franchisees.

Where can I see Beef Jerky Experience's FDD (Franchise Disclosure Document)?

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Additional Information

Additional Categories

Retail, Non Food Franchises

Number of Units Open

50-100 UNITS

Cash Required

$100,000 - $250,000

Passive Franchise

Yes

Home Based Franchise

No

Item 19 Franchise

Yes

Veteran Discount

No

B2B

No

Franchise Opportunities in Canada

No

International Franchise Opportunities

No

Beef Jerky Experience Franchises for Sale

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