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Our 10-Step Process

REQUIREMENT: This is not a side hustle.
We are looking for owners who are committed to being hands-on and spending extended periods of time in their area and store.
If you are not prepared to make this commitment, this may not be the right opportunity for you.

Contact Us

Fill out our short online Franchise Application form. We will be in touch with you very soon! Click here to be taken to the Online Application.

Introductory Call

A staff member from our Development Team will call you to introduce the franchise and discuss the next steps. We look forward to connecting with you.

Background History & BoeFly Verification

The Development Team will review your background information sent through DocuSign. You will also complete a financial verification process through BoeFly before moving forward with territory review.

Webinar

You will take a virtual walk-through with a detailed overview of the Beef Jerky Experience & Peanut Butter Shoppe.

Franchise Disclosure Document

You will receive our current Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review and acknowledgement.

Territory Review Analysis

The franchise development team will explore and analyze any available territories you are interested in.

Get To Know Our Franchise Store Owners

Applicants are encouraged to establish a dialogue with current owners. You will be provided with important contacts to ask any additional questions you might have about the Franchise.

Discovery Day

Prospective franchisees will receive an invitation to attend a Discovery Day in Michigan. Attendees will have the opportunity to attend an active Beef Jerky Experience store, tour one of our jerky manufacturing plants, and meet with some of our staff members.

Franchisor Approval & On-boarding

If you are approved by the franchisor, onboarding begins with the franchise document and agreement process. Then the fun begins! You will work with our staff on your step-by-step build out process.

Congratulations!

Your store is open! We will be there to assist you through the last minute preparations for the store opening. Welcome to the Family!

Is Our Franchise a Good Fit for You?

Qualified candidates should have:

An understanding of our brand
and franchise business model.

Business experience (retail
experience preferred, but not required).

Actual start-up costs will vary depending on location, store size, rental rates, time of year and available capital

Investment & Fee Structure

Start-Up Fees:

A Beef Jerky Experience store can cost between $196,700 - $404,9850.

*Actual start-up costs will vary from store to store depending on location, size of store, local retail rental rates, time of year, and available capital. All costs are in US Dollars.

**As of the current year’s FDD for a single-unit opening.

Ongoing Fees per Store:

• Royalties = 6% of Gross Sales
• Brand & Tech Fund = 2% of Gross Sales

Liquid Capital Needed

• $125,000

Additional locations: Franchise fees only $5,000!

Download Our Franchise Kit

Inside, you'll find everything from investment details and timeline to support systems, team introductions, and FAQs.

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Our Investment Breakdown*

Type of Expenditure

Initial Franchise Fee
Rent (3 months)
Leasehold Improvements
- Materials
- Demo / Space Refabrication
- Architect
Equipment / Furnishings / Fixtures
Signage
Initial Inventory
Security Deposits
Insurance (3 months)
Kickstart Assets & Web Tech Fee
Travel & Living Expenses During Training
POS / Back Office Equipment & Supplies
Permits / Licenses
Professional Fees
Additional Funds (3 months)

Total Initial Investment

Low

$49,900
$7,500

$3,500
$10,000
$2,500
$60,000
$5,000
$30,000
$4,000
$750
$5,950
$2,000
$4,500
$100
$1,000
$10,000

$196,700

High

$49,900
$40,000

$35,000
$50,000
$6,000
$106,000
$12,500
$50,000
$10,000
$3,000
$5,950
$4,000
$7,500
$2,500
$2,500
$20,000

$404,850

*Actual start-up costs will vary from store to store depending on location, size of store, local retail rental rates, time of year and available capital. All costs are in US Dollars.
**As of the current year’s FDD for a single-unit opening.