Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ franchises quick-service restaurants, express outlets in Walmart locations, food trucks, and multi-unit developments offering hot dogs, cased meats, barbecue items, beverages, appetizers, and side dishes. Restaurants may serve beer and wine, with larger ones optionally adding axe throwing lanes, while food trucks do not offer alcohol. The business model relies on proprietary recipes, systems, trademarks, and operational standards to provide casual fast-casual dining, targeting customers in high-traffic areas like malls, strip centers, Walmarts, and public spaces.
Franchise Costs
8% royalty + 2% brand development fund + $437-$1,548/mo fixed tech/software fees (POS, apps, CO2, menu board, mystery shopper)
Financial Performance
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How Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Compares
Key Insights
- Lower than average SBA loan default rate in Fast Food
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Current | $261K – $1.1M | $45K | 8.0% | 22 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
+2 more states
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ franchisees (2019 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
57 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Franchisee claims of fraudulent misrepresentation, violations of Michigan Franchise Investment Law, and FTC Franchise Rule.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ franchise ranges from $260,600 to $1,068,500. This includes a franchise fee of $45,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 8.0% of gross sales.
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