TL;DR
An article by 1851 Franchise lists the best barbecue franchises to buy in 2021, featuring several options with varying startup costs and requirements. The coronavirus pandemic has increased interest in barbecue restaurants due to their unique offerings that are difficult to replicate at home.
The coronavirus pandemic got a lot of Americans cooking at home again, but one thing the average home chef is unlikely to do is smoke a whole beef brisket for 20 hours. That’s why barbecue restaurants are here to stay. These smokehouses can lure in customers from blocks away just based on the smell of the wood smoke lapping up against big sides of pork and whole chickens.
With simple operations and a made-with-love product in an unpretentious atmosphere, owning a barbecue franchise appeals to carnivores of all stripes. 1851 Franchise rounded up the best such opportunities below.
Startup costs: $774,750-$923,000
Startup costs: $482,000-$4,500,000
Units: 125
Startup costs: $256,000-$443,000
Units: 510
Startup costs: $363,000-$558,000
Units: 62
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This story was originally published in 1851 Franchise on March 30, 2021. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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