Beef Jerky Experience charges a royalty fee of 6.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This ongoing fee is typically paid weekly or monthly to the franchisor for continued use of the brand and support systems.

The total ongoing fee rate for a Beef Jerky Experience franchise is approximately 8.0% of gross sales (2024 FDD). This includes the royalty fee, a 2.0% marketing/advertising fund contribution, a $175/month technology fee, and other recurring charges.

Beef Jerky Experience has been involved in 0 litigation cases over the past 3 years (2024 FDD). There are no class action lawsuits pending.

No, the Beef Jerky Experience franchisor has no bankruptcy filings in their disclosure history (2024 FDD).

Beef Jerky Experience offers protected territory rights to its franchisees (2024 FDD). The franchise agreement includes encroachment protection, preventing the franchisor from placing another unit in your territory. Franchisees retain online sales rights for their territory.

Beef Jerky Experience currently operates 79 locations (2024 FDD) (74 franchised, 5 company-owned). The system contracted by 9.2% over the past year. The 3-year compound annual growth rate is -6.6%.

The 1-year franchisee turnover rate for Beef Jerky Experience is 12.6% (2024 FDD). This includes closures, terminations, non-renewals, and transfers. A lower turnover rate generally indicates higher franchisee satisfaction and system stability.

According to the Beef Jerky Experience FDD Item 19 financial performance representation (2024 FDD), the median gross sales per unit is $366K (average: $431K).

The initial franchise agreement term for Beef Jerky Experience is 5 years (2024 FDD). Franchisees can renew 3 times for 5-year periods. The total potential term is 20 years.

Beef Jerky Experience's post-termination non-compete clause restricts former franchisees from operating a competing business for 2 years within 25 miles of the former location (2024 FDD).

Yes, Beef Jerky Experience's franchise agreement requires mandatory arbitration for dispute resolution (2024 FDD). The agreement includes a jury trial waiver.

Beef Jerky Experience provides 64 hours of initial training over approximately 1 weeks (2024 FDD). The cost of training is covered by the franchisor (travel and lodging are typically the franchisee's responsibility). Ongoing field support is provided on a as-needed basis.

Yes, Beef Jerky Experience provides site selection assistance to help franchisees find the right location (2024 FDD). The franchisor also provides technology support and systems.