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American Barbeque International, Inc.
THE COMPANY
American Barbeque International, Inc. is a Texas Chartered Corporation founded in September, 2006. ABI is a member of the San Antonio Restaurant Association, the Texas Restaurant Association in Austin, and the National Association of Restaurants. ABI’s administrative offices are located at Greenway Park, 2455 N.E. Loop 410, Suite 237, San Antonio, Texas 78217.
ABI’s sole business is to offer, sell, and service franchises for the development and operation of counter service and casual dining restaurants that base their menu on an American style barbeque concept, which includes smoking and grilling meats with its blend of seasoning and rubs. The company has also developed its own brand of sauces. In addition to its primary menu, ABI offers a variety of other meal combinations and food products. ABI is not engaged in any other business and does not operate any restaurant. However, its staff has a combined management experience of over thirty-five years in the food service industry, including restaurant management.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
ABI is an equal opportunity company committed to providing unparalleled food quality, excellent service to its franchisees, and 100 percent customer satisfaction. Integrity, honesty, and respect are values that form our internal culture and inform the way we relate with customers and the communities we serve.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
American Barbeque International, Inc. is managed by an eight-member Board of Directors. ABI’s principal officers are: Dennis Johnson, Executive Chef; Shannon Dellinger, Corporate Secretary; Laurel Olerich, Treasurer; Jonathan Akhahenda, Education & Training; Shannon Dellinger, Public Relations; and Evelyn B. Narcisse, Administrative Assistant.
WHY AMERICAN BBQ?
ö We offer variety and quality products.
ö We deliver consistency.
ö We invest heavily in market research and promotion.
ö We povide a strong education/training program for franchisees.
ö We offer off-the-menu specialties.
WHAT WE OFFER
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ö Dine-In experience |
ö Bar (beer and wine) |
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ö Take-Out service |
ö Bakery products |
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ö Catering service |
ö Bulk delivery |
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ö Special function service |
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OUR COMPETITIVE EDGE
ö Limited competition in American-style barbeque
ö Special attention to children
ö Diversity in menu styles
ö Family environment
OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
ö We maintain Nationwide Vendor Network.
ö We oversee construction activities.
ö We provide pre-opening support.
ö We support the Opening Team.
ö We maintain long-term support.
MARKETING SUPPORT
ö We provide a Marketing Manual
ö We facilitate Pre-Grand Opening Campaign
ö We will assist with the Grand-Opening
ö We support regional and national campaigns
OPERATING HOURS
ö Monday through Sunday
ö Breakfast 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
ö Lunch/Dinner 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
ö Bar 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (Open only to Adults and Optional)
FRANCHISE AVAILABILITY
ABI’s franchise is available to entrepreneurs in African countries, the Caribbean, Mexico, and Latin America.
AMERICAN BARBEQUE FRANCHISE
American Barbeque International is an equal opportunity franchisor that offers opportunity to serious-minded entrepreneurs. ABI’s selection process seeks to attract entrepreneurs who share ABI’s values of integrity, trust, respect, team spirit, and focus on the customer.
FRANCHISE SELECTION PROCESS
1. Submit a completed application form. (To download application double-click below).
2. Submit balance sheet and income statement for two calendar years. You may consider using the services of an accountant in preparing the documents.
3. Submit two letters of references from any two of the following: supplier, banker, business partner, or accountant.
4. Submit a typewritten or computer generated letter of introduction about you and your company. Please tell us about your work experience, management skills, and business development capability.
5. Submit a statement attesting to availability of resources necessary to satisfy the franchise financial requirement as described in the Franchise Program.
As soon as the referenced documents are received and verified by ABI’s affiliate in your country, a face-to-face meeting will be scheduled in your country.
6. As soon as ABI's management attests that the necessary criteria have been met; you will be required to submit a detailed business plan within 6 to 8 weeks, to be followed by a second all-day meeting in your country to be conducted by ABI’s affiliate.
7. If your application is approved, ABI will issue a “Letter of Intent” to you within 10 business days of the approval.
8. Following approval, a third meeting will be scheduled for signing the franchise agreement and for payment of the franchise fee of twenty-five thousand American dollars ($25,000) to a designated bank account. Because the franchise agreement is a legal document, we encourage every prospective franchisee to bring a barrister/attorney along at the third meeting to review the document before it is signed.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
Shannon Dellinger
Corporate Secretary/Public Relations
(210) 590-4100
E-mail: sdellinger@americanbbqinternational.com
Website: www.americanbbqinternational.com
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