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In a small town corner tavern, the story of Big Whiskey was born. Only coming in a few times a week, he'd belly up to the bar and say, “I’m only going to have one, so make it a big one.” He was the kind of man who always had the right thing to say at the right time, whether it was a joke, story or toast. For all we know, he could still be sitting in a tavern somewhere, captivating a crowd. To this day we believe that no matter who you are or where you’re from, we’ve all learned a lesson or two from our own Big Whiskey.
From the moment we opened our doors in downtown Springfield, Missouri in 2006, our founders knew how to build a loyal customer base. By offering top quality, creative food and drinks at the right price, we’ve built a sustainable customer base who come back time and again for our fun, laid-back atmosphere and our rockstar service. Today the emerging food franchise has grown to fourteen locations in four states with several more in the queue.
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We know that when we put in the work to weave ourselves into the fabric of our communities we thrive. With our Community First approach, you will become a staple in your community for years to come. Community Give Back Nights, nights where we donate a portion of profits to local community organizations, are a great way to connect with the community, build relationships & give the Big Whiskey’s brand a good name for years to come.
The Big Whiskey’s menu features fan favorite appetizers, award winning wings, hand-cut steaks, creative, fresh salads, craveable tacos, best-in-class burgers, a celebrated bar and much more.
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Big Whiskey’s isn’t the average restaurant bar. Big Whiskey’s is a game day destination, a happy hour hot spot, a relaxing dinner and a laid back spot for brunch. With an extensive bar menu featuring over 100 whiskeys, 20 beers on tap and more than 40 original cocktails Big Whiskey’s has something to suit every guest.
Long time industry leading inventory and operations systems, plus an eye for detail makes Big Whiskey's American Restaurant & Bar one of the most affordable and profitable restaurant franchise opportunities. Big Whiskey's exceeds both the industry segment average and our direct competitors in several cost and revenue categories. Explore the graphs below to see what makes Big Whiskey's a smart franchise investment.
EBITDAR is a metric used to measure a restaurant franchise's overall financial performance. The higher the percentage, the better. EBITDAR=Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and restructuring or rent costs.
Prime cost accounts for the largest expenses of a restaurant franchise, labor and cost of goods. We are proud to boast that our prime cost beats out our competition considerably, making us one of the most profitable franchises to own.
Why does our ticket average easily beat our franchise competitors? Our liquor, beer and wine sales are much higher than our competitors and our strong, well balanced menu mix, engineered for maximum sales encourages guests to order more.
With our efficient kitchen footprint and our thorough build out oversight your franchise investment with Big Whiskey's will work harder for you than with most other brands in our segment.
*costs are for ground up new builds
With our efficient kitchen footprint and our thorough build out oversight your franchise investment with Big Whiskey's will work harder for you than with most other brands in our segment.
*costs are for ground up new builds
“We’ve been working with Big Whiskey’s for many years as their primary food supplier. As they have grown, US foods has made a commitment to provide them with the highest quality foods at our most favorable pricing. We’re excited about continuing this relationship both with company owned locations and the franchisees. Big Whiskey’s has a bright future and with our nationwide distribution network we’re positioned to partner with them to enhance their expansion.
I chose Big Whiskey’s for the overall look, the product and the experience that the brand delivers. It’s perfect for Florida. Additionally, the corporate team are an inspiring bunch. We need to work with passionate, creative and positive people, something we’ve found is lacking in other concepts we’ve researched and worked with in the past.
The final decision came down to the fact that we were put in contact with the Big Whiskey’s franchise group in Hoover. We had to see proof of concept, that one of these stores could do more than $5M and the Hoover group achieved that in their first year, at half capacity during the pandemic. The proof is in the pudding that this concept works and will work in a region like ours in southeast Florida.
“I chose Big Whiskey’s over other brands for multiple reasons. The key to our success has been implementing all of the tools that corporate makes available to us. Big Whiskey’s has a great training program which enabled us to hit the ground running and keep everyone engaged. Training can be done on paper or digitally which provides a lot of flexibility. After building the first prototype for Big Whiskey’s, we have already identified our next site and plan on building our second ground up location very soon. Our Hoover location is already a landmark in our market and we are excited to keep the momentum going.”
“We’ve been working with Big Whiskey’s for many years as their primary food supplier. As they have grown, US foods has made a commitment to provide them with the highest quality foods at our most favorable pricing. We’re excited about continuing this relationship both with company owned locations and the franchisees. Big Whiskey’s has a bright future and with our nationwide distribution network we’re positioned to partner with them to enhance their expansion.
I chose Big Whiskey’s for the overall look, the product and the experience that the brand delivers. It’s perfect for Florida. Additionally, the corporate team are an inspiring bunch. We need to work with passionate, creative and positive people, something we’ve found is lacking in other concepts we’ve researched and worked with in the past.
The final decision came down to the fact that we were put in contact with the Big Whiskey’s franchise group in Hoover. We had to see proof of concept, that one of these stores could do more than $5M and the Hoover group achieved that in their first year, at half capacity during the pandemic. The proof is in the pudding that this concept works and will work in a region like ours in southeast Florida.
“I chose Big Whiskey’s over other brands for multiple reasons. The key to our success has been implementing all of the tools that corporate makes available to us. Big Whiskey’s has a great training program which enabled us to hit the ground running and keep everyone engaged. Training can be done on paper or digitally which provides a lot of flexibility. After building the first prototype for Big Whiskey’s, we have already identified our next site and plan on building our second ground up location very soon. Our Hoover location is already a landmark in our market and we are excited to keep the momentum going.”
Comprehensive training, seated and hands-on, is held at both a corporate location and on-site at your restaurant to ensure you and your staff are fully ready before your grand opening. You will continue to receive support throughout the opening and will be assigned a New Store Coordinator, a corporate trainer who aids in tying up loose ends to make certain your store meets our high quality standards before guests enter the building.
We are continually improving upon our systems to help you keep your inventory, COGS and labor in check, easily manage online orders, provide you with full training resources, operations support and much more.
Our dedicated team of marketing professionals will guide you through a grand opening marketing campaign, your grand opening event and will provide ongoing support, guidance, and expertise.
Big Whiskey’s will ensure that you are set up for success from day one with our suppliers, including assisting with your initial orders and deliveries.
You will receive a copy of our detailed reference guide including signature recipes, kitchen prep step-by-step instructions, quality control guidelines, job descriptions and much more.
Our Director of Franchise Operations will provide continual training, support and guidance both on-site and remotely. With detailed and consistent unit reviews you can feel confident that your store is operating to its fullest potential and providing your guests a great experience.
In our fifteen years, we’ve built lock-step relationships with our key providers. You’ll have access to our key suppliers, like US Foods and Coca Cola, with excellent negotiated pricing and terms for key products and supplies. What would this mean for you? You buy direct from our suppliers at Big Whiskey’s preferred pricing with no mark up.
We have spent years researching and implementing industry leading technologies into our restaurant franchise operations. You can be assured that our systems will help secure your bottom line, assist you with marketing and will leave you with little room for error.
Typically we recommend 20% of the total project cost. Project cost can range from $1.4M to $4M depending on land cost own vs leasing etc. $150K minimum $250K is best.
Yes, OakStar is currently our preferred SBA lender
Costs range from $1.4M to $4M depending on land cost to own vs leasing etc.
We do not but we can help locate a commercial realtor in your area.
Varies depending on local parking requirements. Typically 1.1 to 1.5 acres
The franchise fee covers our initial site and construction visits. It also covers the cost of trainers during management training.
We require all managers to go through training at (at least) one of our corporate locations. Upon completion of your store, prior to opening, there is extensive on-site training for all areas of the restaurant.
No. While we prefer an owner/operator, a properly incentivized manager can perform just as well.
1% national marketing fee goes towards group projects, asset development, support and expert marketing guidance. It also covers some marketing in your local market.
SOCI, Toast, Shiftnotes, OLO, Paytronix and DineEngine App Support.
Your royalties cover the cost of support staff for the franchisees, brand and menu development and ongoing support. We conduct quarterly reviews and training verifications at no additional cost to the franchisee as long as they are in compliance.
Net Sales + mandatory service charges + excess of 2% Discounted sales.
4104 N. State Highway NN, STE 105 I Ozark, MO 65721
417-851-5004
www.bigwhiskeysfranchise.com
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