Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill Franchising Announces 2014 Expansion
St. Louis, MO (PRWEB) February 08, 2014 -- St. Louis inspired restaurant chain, Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill, has announced its plans to expand into new markets in Missouri, Illinois, Texas and North Carolina in 2014.
After more than 20 years in operation, the company decided the best strategy for future growth is to move forward with franchising. With seasoned employees, the key personnel are in place and serve as support staff to franchisees. Director of Franchise Operations, Matt Volmert, says these employees play a large role in what helps the new franchisees succeed.
“We find the best support-people are not from the outside, but rather the key people who have years of experience in day-to-day operations,” said Volmert.
Hotshots’ strategic franchising plan will bring the brand into high-profile markets, which include award-winning development deals with single, multi-unit and multi-brand restaurant ownership groups eager to enhance their portfolios with a concept that is ready for growth.
The brand has built a loyal following throughout its 23-year history, which makes it attractive on several levels to established restaurant operators, upper-level retail management, and area managers. The average Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (EBITDA) for the brand is 16%, which is well above the national average. Owner and CEO, Dan Volmert, says the key component that leads to higher-than-average profits is the opening cost range of $367,000-$755,000.
“We have built our company on a slow, steady profitable growth. We are taking the same approach to franchising,” said D. Volmert. “We want to make sure each franchisee is the right fit for us and we are the right fit for them. Customer service and consistency are the keys to our business and keep our customers coming back day after day.”
Director of Franchise Development for HSF Franchising, LLC, Jason Durnett, says the brand differentiates itself within the sports bar segment by implementing a distinctive business model.
“Our unique combination of pool tables, dart boards and video games, as well as our motto, "All The Games – All The Time", makes us stand out among the competition,” he said. “Our original menu offers a completely different twist on traditional bar and grill food. We create an interactive environment with our customer that is unlike any other in the segment.”
Company projections for 2014 call for one corporate location in Wentzville, MO, additional Missouri franchises in Webster Groves and St. Peters, and another in Edwardsville, IL. With the increase in franchise momentum, several more are projected to sign agreements in 2014, for openings in late 2014 and early 2015.
To learn more about available franchise opportunities with Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill, visit http://www.hotshotsfranchising.com or contact Jason Durnett at (636) 273-9904 or jdurnett(at)hotshotsnet(dot)com.
Hotshots Sports Bar and Grill, based out of St. Louis, Missouri, is a full-service restaurant and an interactive sports venue with pool tables, darts, video games and televisions. Founded in 1990, the chain has locations throughout the Midwest and the East Coast and three additional locations set to open within the next year. For more information about Hotshots, visit http://www.hotshotsnet.com or call (314) 485-3242.
Jason Durnett, Hotshots, http://www.hotshotsnet.com, +1 6362739904, [email protected]
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