Sam's Southern Eatery

Southern-food restaurants

Investment

$106,000

Initial Franchise Fee

$25,000

Units

12

Growth Rate

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Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Food
Founded 2008
Franchising Since 2020
Parent Company
Leadership Rob Gazawameh, VP
# of Employees at HQ 30
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About Sam's Southern Eatery

Sam's Southern Eatery was founded on the idea of bringing great southern cuisine to a diverse demographic of people. The eatery is all about huge portions and great recipes, which is what southern cuisine is known for. Opened in 2008, Sam’s Southern Eatery believes it has managed to serve up flavorful food in great portions at a price that's affordable.

The eatery first opened its doors in Louisiana before spreading across the country after beginning to franchise in 2020. Sam's Southern Eatery’s business concept seeks to bring in like-minded people to franchise with them and spread their flavorful menu around the world.

Why You Might Want To Start a Sam's Southern Eatery Franchise

Sam's Southern Eatery is looking for franchisees who can meet their financial requirements. In addition, they should also have core values like excellence, integrity, and honesty in order to run this franchise. Having excellent business acumen and understanding and carrying on the culture of Sam’s Southern Eatery is key. A franchisee should also have great time management skills due to the nature of this business, along with strong sales and marketing experience.

As you decide if opening a Sam's Southern Eatery franchise is the right decision for you, make sure you take time to explore the opportunity. Research the brand and your local area to see if this franchise would do well in your community. While competition is healthy, too much of it may not allow for the most possible growth.

What Might Make a Sam's Southern Eatery Franchise a Good Choice?

Sam's Southern Eatery claims to be more than just another southern cuisine restaurant. It strives to offer great pricing with diverse food options. Opening up one of these franchises may be a great business opportunity thanks to what it believes is a simple and straightforward business model.

Additionally, Sam’s Southern Eatery may allow you to run your franchise as a home-based or mobile unit. This may increase flexibility on your end.

How To Open a Sam's Southern Eatery Franchise

To be part of the Sam's Southern Eatery franchise team, make sure you're financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising fees and royalty fees.

Sam’s Southern Eatery has partnered with third-party financial lenders that may help cover the costs of the franchise fee, startup, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and payroll. They also offer in-house financial help with the franchise fee, startup, and equipment if you qualify.

Franchisees may receive support in the form of a comprehensive onboarding training program. In addition to this training, you'll continue to receive operational and field support as you run your franchise. And since marketing is a key component to a Sam's Southern Eatery franchise, a franchisee will receive marketing support from the franchising team. Should you have any questions to ask Sam’s Southern Eatery, be sure to compile them and ask the relevant team members during your training sessions.

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $25,000
Initial Investment $106,000 - $220,000
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Available Territories

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Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

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Ongoing Support

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Ranking History

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Updated: December 12th, 2022