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Food & Beverage
Steakhouse & Grill

Bandana's Bar-B-Q Franchise FDD, Costs & Fees (2026)

Bandana's Bar-B-Q is a casual dining franchise offering Southern-style smoked barbecue, ribs, pulled pork, chicken and traditional sides, serving families and barbecue enthusiasts, and known for slow-smoked meats, signature sauces and relaxed dining.

KEY FRANCHISE STATS

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6
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Franchise fee

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$40,000
Investment

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$380,000 - $1,233,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Bandana's Bar-B-Q is a casual restaurant brand serving Southern-style smoked barbecue, including pork, beef, chicken, ribs, turkey, and sausage. Guests can order barbecue platters and sandwiches with sides such as potato salad, coleslaw, baked beans, and garlic bread.

The first Bandana's Bar-B-Q opened in 1996 in Arnold, Missouri. The restaurant developed its menu around wood-fired pit smoking, using a house dry rub before meats are smoked and hand-cut for serving.

The company later introduced a franchise program while maintaining its focus on barbecue rather than a broad menu of unrelated dishes. Its restaurant system includes training in smoking techniques and food preparation, while its catering service brings the same barbecue dishes to events and group meals.

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Initial investment

The initial investment required for a Bandana's Bar-B-Q franchise is $380,000 - $1,233,000. That is the total cost you would need to finance if you were to start this franchise. These costs are provided by the franchisor in the Franchise Disclosure Document.

TYPE OF EXPENDITURE AMOUNT
Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Lease Deposit and Rent $7,000 – $25,000
Leasehold Improvements $100,000 – $475,000
Signage $5,000 – $35,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Décor and Equipment $80,000 – $250,000
POS System $15,000 – $25,000
Catering Vehicle (Van) $1,200 – $15,000
Licenses, Dues, deposits, etc. $1,500 – $3,500
Architectural and Engineering Fees $5,000 – $15,000
Insurance $3,000 – $6,000
Travel and Living Expenses while attending BQ School $20,000 – $40,000
Grand Opening Advertising $10,000 – $12,000
Initial Inventory $10,000 – $15,000
Opening Team Expenses $10,000 – $30,000
Professional Fees $2,500 – $10,000
Additional Funds – 3 months $70,000 – $245,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $380,200 – $1,232,500

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TYPE OF EXPENDITURE AMOUNT
Initial Franchise Fee $40,000
Lease Deposit and Rent $7,000 – $25,000
Leasehold Improvements $100,000 – $475,000
Signage $5,000 – $35,000
Furniture, Fixtures, Décor and Equipment $80,000 – $250,000
POS System $15,000 – $25,000
Catering Vehicle (Van) $1,200 – $15,000
Licenses, Dues, deposits, etc. $1,500 – $3,500
Architectural and Engineering Fees $5,000 – $15,000
Insurance $3,000 – $6,000
Travel and Living Expenses while attending BQ School $20,000 – $40,000
Grand Opening Advertising $10,000 – $12,000
Initial Inventory $10,000 – $15,000
Opening Team Expenses $10,000 – $30,000
Professional Fees $2,500 – $10,000
Additional Funds – 3 months $70,000 – $245,000
Total Estimated Initial Investment $380,200 – $1,232,500

Franchise Disclosure Document

Below is Bandana's Bar-B-Q's 2026 Franchise Disclosure Document. Sign up for free to view the document.

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Number of units

Bandana's Bar-B-Q had 27 total units in 2026, of which 6 were franchised-owned and 21 company-owned.

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Competitors

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Bandana's Bar-B-Q

key competitors in the

Steakhouse & Grill

sector.

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Revenue
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EBITDA
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6

New
+
0%
0%

5.00%

$380,000

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$1,233,000

$0

n.a.

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

475

New
+
2%
2%

6.00%

$182,000

-

$466,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

0

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

5.00%

$396,000

-

$714,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

16

New
+
23%
23%

4.50%

$1,066,000

-

$3,650,000

n.a.

$2,807,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

1

New
+
n.a.
n.a.

5.00%

$540,000

-

$1,215,000

n.a.

$1,534,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

22

New
+
29%
29%

8.00%

$261,000

-

$1,069,000

n.a.

$0

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

15

New
+
0%
0%

4.00%

$1,520,000

-

$4,999,000

n.a.

$3,924,000

$xxx,xxx

n.a.

xx%

n.a.

Bandana's Bar-B-Q

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Franchisees

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6
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Franchise fee

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$40,000
Investment

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$380,000 - $1,233,000
Revenue (AUV)

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Undisclosed
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$0

+
n.a.
n.a.
Operating Profit

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n.a.

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Competitors

Below are some of Bandana's Bar-B-Q's key competitors in the Steakhouse & Grill sector.

Bandana's Bar-B-Q

Franchisees

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6
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Investment

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$380,000 - $1,233,000
Revenue

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$0

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0
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n.a.
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Investment

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$396,000 - $714,000
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$0

Cowboy Jack's

Franchisees

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5
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0%
0%
Investment

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$1,458,000 - $6,130,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$0

Rodizio Grill

Franchisees

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16
+
23%
23%
Investment

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$1,066,000 - $3,650,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$2,807,000

Black Rock Bar & Grill

Franchisees

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15
+
0%
0%
Investment

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$1,520,000 - $4,999,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$3,924,000

Native Grill and Wings

Franchisees

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21
+
-9%
-9%
Investment

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$1,210,000 - $2,329,000
Revenue

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Undisclosed

$2,746,000

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