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Higher than 68% of peers
Franchise Summary
Description
Fat Tuesday is a vibrant franchise that embodies the festive spirit of Mardi Gras, operating as a chain of bars and restaurants known for their colorful frozen cocktails and lively New Orleans-inspired atmosphere. With a menu featuring Cajun and Creole dishes, along with events and live music, it serves as a popular destination for locals and tourists seeking a fun dining experience year-round.
Company Background
Fat Tuesday is a specialty food and beverage franchise that offers everything from abominable snowman sundaes to festive cocktails. With over 100 Fat Tuesday Locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, Fat Tuesday will continue to expand globally.
Franchise Opportunity
We are seeking franchisees who will be passionate about the Fat Tuesday brand, and who have a strong desire to operate a business that is both fun and profitable. Most businesses require you to work long hours for little pay. That's not what we're offering with this business opportunity. You'll get more time off than most employees at other companies - in fact, your schedule can be as flexible as you want it to be! And when you're working, our company culture encourages taking breaks whenever you need them so that you never feel overworked or overwhelmed. If this sounds like something that would interest you, please contact us today to learn more about how to become part of the Fat Tuesday family!
Corporate Structure
DAQ, Inc. is a Louisiana corporation that was organized on July 23, 2018. They maintain their principal place of business at 1115 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 200, Mandeville, Louisiana 70471. They conduct business under the name and mark “Fat Tuesday” and “New Orleans Original Daiquiris”. They began offering Fat Tuesday location franchises in the third quarter of 2018.
Investment and Franchisee Fees
The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of a Fat Tuesday Location ranges from $544,000 to $931,000 for a “Free Standing” Fat Tuesday Location, and $479,000 to $1,079,000 for an “In-Line” Fat Tuesday Location. This includes $22,500 to $27,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.
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FAQ
How much investment do I need to start my own Fat Tuesday business?
Franchisees typically require at least $405 to $931 investment to get their Fat Tuesday business started
What are the initial franchise fees for Fat Tuesday?
Franchisees typically need to pay at least $22 in fees directly to Fat Tuesday in order to earn the right to launch their business
How much money can I make with a Fat Tuesday franchise? What are
the average revenues for a typical Fat Tuesday business?
We haven’t done the math on how much revenue a typical
Fat Tuesday brings in each year. We estimate that other
franchisees in the Food & Beverage industry generate
$1,201,697 revenue, so we would expect
Fat Tuesday to generate a similar amount
How long do I need to commit to running a Fat Tuesday unit? What
is my contractual commitment?
The standard length for an initial franchise contract is 10 years. Renewals are
also generally 10 years
Accessibility
The Franchisor's investment costs ranges from
$568,020 to $2,528,500
which is
Much Higher
than the $0 to $0 average in the Restaurants (Sit-Down) industry
What determines the investment cost?
Item 7 of the Franchise Disclosure Document lays out the full list of initial investment costs, including the fee payable to the franchisor, security deposits, equipment, professional fees etc
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