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Buy a Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Franchise

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ is a fast-casual restaurant franchise founded in 2018 and based in Long Island, New York. The brand serves all-beef gourmet hot dogs alongside BBQ staples including brisket, pulled pork, sandwiches, wings, and sides, with self-pour beer walls and a branded app delivering loyalty rewards and a secret menu as part of the dining experience.

Three formats give franchisees flexibility in how they enter and scale: full brick-and-mortar restaurants, Express units operating inside Walmart supercenters, and food trucks. Locations typically offer outdoor patios, family-friendly entertainment including axe throwing lanes, and community events such as Wednesday kids-eat-free nights and veteran appreciation programming.

Crave carries an SBA-approved franchise designation and holds a national partnership with Bud’s Place cannabis lounges, serving as the designated food venue at affiliated locations. The brand is actively expanding its US footprint, with a focus on multi-unit operators and a growing presence across both standalone and embedded retail formats.

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Why buy a Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Franchise?

To buy a Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ franchise means entering experiential fast-casual dining with multiple revenue drivers beyond the core menu. The self-pour beer wall, branded Crave app with loyalty rewards, and axe throwing lanes support repeat visits and per-visit spend. Three formats offer flexible entry: brick-and-mortar restaurants, food trucks, and Express units inside high-traffic Walmart supercenters.

SBA-approved status supports financing access, and a national partnership with Bud’s Place cannabis lounges creates an embedded revenue channel at affiliated locations. Community programming built into the brand model — kids-eat-free nights, veteran appreciation, and local events — supports customer retention and community visibility.

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2018

    • Franchising Since

      2018

    • New Startup Cost

      $260,600 – $1,068,500

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $45,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $5,000

    • Royalty Fee

      8%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      24

    • New Units Opened *

      7

    • Units Transferred *

      4

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      Not Disclosed

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ – Additional  Information

  1. Training & Support

    Crave provides new franchisees with 25 hours of classroom training and 80 hours of on-the-job training. Ongoing support covers operations, marketing, and technology systems including the proprietary Crave app and self-pour beer wall platform. The brand carries SBA-approved status, and the corporate team provides operational guidance throughout the franchise relationship. Buyers of an existing Crave unit should confirm with the franchisor what initial training and system access are available when ownership changes.

  2. Ideal Owner

    Crave is well suited to hands-on operators with a hospitality or customer service background and at least two years of management experience. The model rewards franchisees who are comfortable managing floor staff, creating a high-energy dining environment, and engaging with the local community through events and programming. No specific prior restaurant experience is required, though familiarity with food service operations is beneficial. The brand actively pursues multi-unit operators and welcomes veterans.

  3. Recognition & Awards

    Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ has earned multiple consecutive appearances on Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers list, including a #13 ranking and continued recognition in 2026. The brand has been cited in the industry for its rapid growth and innovative dining concept. For resale buyers, national recognition should be considered alongside the unit's local review profile, community standing, and the strength of its established customer relationships in its specific territory.

  4. Industry / Market

    The US fast-casual restaurant market was estimated at approximately $48.5 billion in 2025, with projected growth at around 6.4% annually through 2035 (Expert Market Research). Consumer demand for high-quality food served quickly, combined with growing interest in experiential dining, has driven consistent category expansion. Specialty concepts that pair food with beverage and entertainment experiences have shown strong repeat-visit performance. For resale buyers, local competition density and the depth of an established customer base are the primary demand factors to evaluate.

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