Is The Piggy BBQ a good franchise to buy?

Whether The Piggy BBQ is a good franchise investment depends on your personal goals, available capital, and local market conditions. We recommend reviewing the full FDD, speaking with existing franchisees listed in Item 20, and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

The Piggy BBQ

The Piggy BBQ franchise enables operators to run fast casual restaurants specializing in BBQ and additional menu items under the brand's trademarks. The business model involves franchisees signing a standard franchise agreement, adhering to the franchisor's operational standards and specifications, with initial investments ranging from $305,800 to $941,600 depending on location size. It targets customers seeking quick, quality barbecue dining experiences in a casual setting.

$306K–$942K

Investment

Since 2023

Franchising

Food & BeverageWest Fargo, NDwww.thepiggylegendarybbq.comDisclaimer

Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Item 5 of FDD

Initial Investment Range

$305,800 – $941,600

Low: $305,800High: $941,600

Item 7 of FDD

Royalty Rate

5.00%

of gross sales

Brand Fund

N/A

Item 6 of FDD

Fixed Monthly Fees

$1,200 – $1,250

Item 6 of FDD

5% royalty + 1% local advertising + $1,200/mo POS and software fees

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

This franchise did not provide Item 19 financial performance data.

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Extracted Item 19 Section

How The Piggy BBQ Compares

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
The Piggy BBQ Current	$306K – $942K	$35K	5.0%	0
Tropical Smoothie Cafe	$300K – $721K	$35K	6.0%	1,371
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ	$300K – $721K	$35K	6.0%	1,371
FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT)	$379K – $1.4M	$20K	6.0%	1,248
Zaxby's	$1.4M – $3.8M	$35K	6.0%	826
Qdoba	$548K – $1.3M	$40K	5.0%	652
Fast Casual Average 107 franchises	$532K – $1.2M	$39K	5.6%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 107 Fast Casual franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2023)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1MN

2ND

Franchisee Contacts

3 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

Name	Address	Phone	Email	SBA Loan
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC	123 Main St Anytown, CA 90210	(555) 123-4567	john@example.com	$350,000 2023 · Active

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryNo

No bankruptcy history reported

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

Frequently Asked Questions

The total initial investment to open a The Piggy BBQ franchise ranges from $305,800 to $941,600. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.