
Differentiation. Positioning. Potential. It’s what has helped Rib Crib define America’s image of barbecue.
What is better about Rib Crib?
- We serve mouthwatering-good barbecue each and every time.
- We don't pay "lip service" to giving great service.
- Our casual, full-service format is preferred by a wide range of customers.
- It's full service but the ticket times and the prices are fast casual.
- Rib Crib is well-positioned in a segment where there is room for growth.
- We have succeeded in many markets, across seven states.
- The barbecue is world class but so are the burgers, sandwiches, wraps, salads, wings, catfish, sides, appetizers and desserts.
How do we sell it?
- Two strong day parts, seven days a week
- Cut & serve expo format creates rapid table turns.
- Dine-in, Carryout, catering, lunch and dinner all create revenue.
- Catering doubles as great “word of mouth” marketing to get new customers.
- Effectively marketed “To Go” customers.
- The power of All-You-Can-Eat Ribs on Tuesday evenings creates a third, midweek, “blowout" sales day.
What is good about the investmet?
- Food and Labor in corporate units averages 57.5%.
- Converting former restaurant buildings, leasing in-line retail or leasing end cap space all work with our concept. Rib Crib has successfully converted buildings of many different national restaurant chains.
- Average unit volumes in Corporate restaurants of $1,375,000+
- We make a detail earnings claim.