FAQ's
Q. How much will I need to invest?
A. The estimated cost of a Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchise will be approximately $300,000 to $500,000 and varies upon location.
Q. What does the franchise system include?
A. Owning and operating an assigned Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchise, use of brand name, trademarks, recipes, operational systems, prototype, and décor. Additionally, you will receive support in these specific areas:
- Prototypical architectural plans and assistance in the development of your specific site and construction plans.
- Specifications for fixtures, furniture, equipment, and improvements.
- Assistance in site selection.
- Corporate training for up to four trainees.
- Ongoing support from the Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar operations team.
- Full list of Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar approved suppliers for all necessary goods and services.
- Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems.
Q. How much is the franchise fee for a Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchise?
A. $35,000 for each location.
Q. Does Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar offer multi-unit development opportunities?
A. Yes. Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar is seeking franchisees who will build multiple sports bar locations over time. To secure the rights to open multiple units in a specific trade area, you must pay an area development fee equal to $17,500 multiplied by the number of units to be developed. This $17,500 deposit is then credited toward the franchise fee for each unit developed. For example, if you purchased the right to develop three units in a specific trade area, you would be required to pay $52,500 ($17,500 x 3) as the deposit on three franchised restaurants, plus $17,500 as the balance of the franchise fee for the first unit, for a total of $70,000. You would be obligated to pay the balance on each franchise fee, or $17,500, for the second and third restaurant locations when leases for those locations are executed.
Q. How much is the on-going royalty fee?
A. 6% of total gross sales less sales tax.
Q. How much is the advertising and promotional obligation?
A. 2% of total gross sales less sales tax. We allocate this 2% advertising and promotional obligation between contributions to the Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar system advertising fund and expenditures for local advertising. Presently, we require that you spend this 2% on local advertising expenditures.
Q. How is the site selected for my restaurant?
A. Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar will provide Real Estate assistance and must approve all Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar locations. It is the franchisee's responsibility to present potential sites for approval to Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar. Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar will provide a Site Approval Package to assist each franchisee in this regard.
Q. Is there any experience necessary to own a Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchise?
A. Yes, but not necessarily in foodservice. Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar actively searches for candidates with strong business and leadership skills.
Q. Do I need to be involved in the day-to-day operation of my franchise?
A. At least one owner or a designated general manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management. At least one owner must assume responsibility for general oversight and management of each restaurant.
Q. How will I know if I have the necessary finances?
A. You must show a net worth in excess of $500,000, with $200,000 available in liquid assets for each proposed restaurant to be developed.
Q. How long is the term of a Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchise agreement?
A. The franchise agreement term is ten (10) years, renewable for another ten (10) years.
Q. Does Shooters offer financing?
A. No. However, we may be able to refer you to third-party financial institutions.
Q. I am interested in a Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchise. What do I do next?
A. For more information, and to help us serve you efficiently, please complete our online request for more information and you will be contacted by a Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchise representative.
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Disclaimer: Information made available through this web site regarding the Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchise opportunity is for general information only and is not intended to be a franchise offer. Offers are made only after delivery of an effective Franchise Disclosure Document in compliance with applicable federal and state laws. None of the communications made through this web site should be construed as an offer to sell any Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchises in, nor is any such communication directed to the residents of, any jurisdiction requiring registration of the franchise before it is offered and sold in that jurisdiction. No Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar franchises will be sold to any resident of such jurisdiction until the offering has been exempted from the requirements of, or duly registered in and declared effective by, such jurisdiction and the required Franchise Disclosure Document has been delivered to the prospective franchisee before the sale in compliance with applicable law.
Pre-Disclosure: Assuming you qualify as a Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar prospective franchisee, we may provide you with a Franchise Disclosure Document in hard copy or electronic format. If the Franchise Disclosure Document is furnished electronically, it will be provided in a Portable Document Format (PDF) file. You must use the Adobe Acrobat program in order to open and view this type of electronic file.
Pre-Disclosure: Assuming you qualify as a Shooters Billiards & Sports Bar prospective franchisee, we may provide you with a Franchise Disclosure Document in hard copy or electronic format. If the Franchise Disclosure Document is furnished electronically, it will be provided in a Portable Document Format (PDF) file. You must use the Adobe Acrobat program in order to open and view this type of electronic file.
