The Beef Jerky Outlet^®

Food & Beverage • Year: 2024

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What Is The Beef Jerky Outlet?

The Beef Jerky Outlet is a specialty retail franchise focused on a wide variety of jerky products, sausages and smoked meats along with related food items such as sauces, rubs, seasonings, marinades, jams, butters, jellies, peanuts, candies and cheeses. Franchisees sell these products directly through brick-and-mortar Stores (free-standing stores typically requiring 800–1,200 square feet) and may also operate Pop-Up locations, Flex/Seasonal sites or a Gas Station model. Revenue is derived primarily from in-store retail sales of the specialty food products, with stores sited in free-standing locations as well as malls, neighborhood strip centers, retail centers/boardwalks and similar retail settings.

The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise: Pros and Cons

A major strength is the right of first refusal for franchisees-rare in food & beverage at about 10.9%-and the company records show zero government penalties and zero legal or exit actions, but the main risk is that a spotless history doesn't guarantee protection from future regulatory or market changes.

Pros

Franchisees have a right of first refusal - a feature only about 10.9% of Food & Beverage chains offer, which helps you control who buys nearby locations and preserves exit value.

There are zero government penalties or regulatory orders on record - well below typical for the sector, which lowers regulatory risk for operators.

Multiple legal and exit-related metrics are all zero (franchisee judgments, franchisee settlements, franchisor-initiated enforcement, outlet terminations, non‑renewals, reacquisitions) - collectively well below typical and indicative of low litigation and operator churn, which simplifies operations and succession planning.

Cons

Lawsuits & Legal Risk

100

Excellent

The Beef Jerky Outlet was named as a creditor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filed by a former Wisconsin franchisee in 2020 (discharged in 2023), reflecting a franchisee insolvency matter; prospective franchisees should review the franchise agreement's default/insolvency provisions, any security interests, Item 20 outlet performance, and seek franchise counsel.

Territory Protection

43/100

NORMAL

The Beef Jerky Outlet grants a protected, non‑exclusive territory-typically a two‑mile radius-conditioned on Franchise Agreement compliance and meeting performance quotas. Franchisor retains online and alternative‑channel sales, may develop nearby units (including under different marks), grants right of first refusal on non‑traditional sites, and requires approval to relocate.

Training & Support

76/100

NORMAL

The Beef Jerky Outlet provides a focused 24-hour training curriculum designed to prepare two individuals included in the initial franchise fee for essential store operations and management. The program includes on-site launch support to aid operational readiness; franchisees are responsible for travel and living expenses, and on-site assistance carries additional franchisee‑borne costs.

Franchisee Stability

45/100

NORMAL

The Beef Jerky Outlet receives a Normal Stability Score. Three-year turnover of 8.92% sits above the typical Food & Beverage franchise (around 5%), and approaches the high end of the industry range. Out of 24 total exits, ceased operations dominated with 24, alongside no terminations, no non-renewals, and no franchisor buybacks.

The dominance of ceased operations points to location-level economics: operators chose to close or locations underperformed, rather than franchisor-franchisee friction. Map where closures clustered and review unit-level economics, local rent and labor costs, and customer demand to see whether problems were geographic or intrinsic to the concept. Ask the franchisor for details on where closures occurred, whether the company assisted affected operators, and what lessons it applied to new openings. For prospective franchisees, retention is in line with industry peers.

How Much Does It Cost to Open a The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise?

Opening a The Beef Jerky Outlet franchise requires a total initial investment of $196,750 to $407,400, according to the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. This range covers the franchise fee, real estate, equipment, training, and initial working capital needed to launch and operate through the early months.

Minimum Investment

$196,750

Franchise Fee

Real Estate

Equipment & Assets

Reserves

Training

Other

Maximum Investment

$407,400

Minimum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$49,900

Real Estate$14,000

Equipment & Assets$104,500

Reserves$10,000

Training$3,000

Other$15,350

Maximum Investment Breakdown

Franchise Fee$49,900

Real Estate$100,000

Equipment & Assets$181,000

Reserves$20,000

Training$7,500

Other$49,000

Investment Analysis

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The initial investment amounts shown are estimates only. Actual costs may vary based on location size, business model, and multi-unit ownership arrangements. We recommend reviewing the full Franchise Disclosure Document for complete details.

How Much Do The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise Owners Make?

The Beef Jerky Outlet franchise locations reported average gross sales of $460,992 and median gross sales of $390,660 in 2024, based on financial performance data disclosed in Item 19 of the Franchise Disclosure Document.

Average Gross Sales:

$460,992

Median Gross Sales:

$390,660

High Gross Sales:

$1,347,385

Low Gross Sales:

$200,079

Sample Size:

Audit Status:

Unaudited

Franchise vs Corporate Performance: Franchised stores had average gross product sales of 460,992 in 2023, notably lower than the affiliated (company-owned) stores whose averages in Table 1 were higher, indicating affiliates are generating materially greater sales per location on average.

Performance Variability Analysis: There is substantial variability among franchised locations in 2023, with sales ranging from 200,079 to 1,347,385, indicating outcomes depend heavily on location and other factors such as seasonal or model differences.

Data Scope and Limitations: The primary franchised dataset covers 74 stores for 2023 and reports only gross sales figures (no cost or net income data for franchised units), while expense and P&L details are provided only for affiliated stores, limiting direct profitability comparisons for franchisees.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Beef Jerky Outlet a good franchise to own?

Whether The Beef Jerky Outlet is a good franchise depends on your goals, experience, and local market. Key factors from the 2024 FDD: The Beef Jerky Outlet operates 87 locations, received a legal risk score of 100/100, a training and support score of 76/100. Financial performance data is disclosed in Item 19. Prospective franchisees should review the full Franchise Disclosure Document and consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decision.

Is a The Beef Jerky Outlet franchise worth the investment?

The value of a The Beef Jerky Outlet franchise investment depends on factors such as location, operator experience, and market demand. The initial investment ranges from $196,750 to $407,400. The Beef Jerky Outlet disclosed average gross sales of $460,992 in 2024. Franchise investments carry inherent risk, and prospective buyers should conduct thorough due diligence before committing capital.

How long does it take to break even with a The Beef Jerky Outlet franchise?

Break-even timelines for The Beef Jerky Outlet franchises are not disclosed in the 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document. Break-even periods vary significantly based on initial investment level, local market conditions, operating costs, and revenue ramp-up speed. Prospective franchisees should build a pro forma financial model using Item 7 cost estimates and, where available, Item 19 financial performance data from the FDD.

Is The Beef Jerky Outlet a franchise or a corporate-owned business?

As of the 2024 FDD, The Beef Jerky Outlet operates 81 franchised locations and 6 company-owned locations. Franchise opportunities are available through the franchisor's disclosure process.

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