Sonny’s BBQ Franchise Overview

Sonny’s BBQ Franchise Overview

Financial Information:

Cash Investment: $500,000
Net Worth: $1,000,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Total Investment: $717,500 - $1,110,500
Royalty Fee: 4.5%
Advertising Fee: 4% (2% national & 2% Local)

Available Markets:


United States: AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY

About Sonny’s BBQ

In 1968, Sonny’s BBQ was founded by Sonny Tillman and his wife Lucille in Gainesville, Florida. For over 50 years, local pitmasters at Sonny’s BBQ have served barbecue slathered in Southern Hospitality to barbecue enthusiasts and families through its locally owned and operated locations spanning the Southeast in eight states. Sonny’s has been celebrated for its signature pulled pork and ribs and recognized as the “Best Barbecue Chain in America” by The Daily Meal.

Franchise Details:
Founded: 1968 Franchising Since: 1977
Corporate Office: 359 Carolina Avenue, Suite A
Winter Park, Florida 32789
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This web page does not constitute a franchise offering or an offer to sell a franchise. A franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state, and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document.

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