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Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

Oyster bar/seafood restaurants

Investment

$453,000

Initial Franchise Fee

$45,000

Units

17

Growth Rate

+13.3%

Overview About Investment Territories Support Operations Ranking History

Overview

Industry Food
Founded 2007
Franchising Since 2014
Parent Company Shuckin' Shack Franchising LLC
Leadership Jonathan Weathington, CEO
# of Employees at HQ 8
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About Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar

As their surnames suggest, Matt Piccinin and Sean Cook believe they were destined to be in the food industry. In 2007, Piccinin and Cook decided to satisfy their craving for fresh seafood by opening the Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar. 

Today, Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar has more than 10 locations in the United States, meeting a need for fresh oysters and other seafood. Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar prides itself on being a family vacation experience within a restaurant where the bar is the captain and the franchisee is the first mate. Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar may have quite the eclectic menu, serving drinks, snacks, salads, sandwiches, and lots of fun.

Why You May Want To Start a Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar Franchise

The world may be attempting to go green, and many environmentally conscious consumers want ethically sourced, served, and packaged food. They want to know that the establishment they frequent does its part to protect the environment. An ideal Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar franchisee would not only be entrepreneurial, but also ethical. 

As serious as that sounds, fun is what Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar is all about. Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar is looking to include franchisees who see the value in what they have. Franchisees should also want to grow and be a part of something that could be the next big restaurant concept. All interested franchisees are welcome to check them out and decide if that鈥檚 the way they want to go.

What Might Make a Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar Franchise a Good Choice?

All Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar needs from you is a brain, a heart, and courage. This should help you manage and communicate effectively, have a true desire to make a positive impact in your community, and a willingness to use unconventional but effective methods to grow your location. Franchisees need not have prior restaurant or hospitality industry experience, but strong business management skills are a bonus. 

To be part of the Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar team, make sure you鈥檙e financially ready for an initial investment made up of a franchise fee and other startup costs. In addition, you should prepare yourself for ongoing fees that will include advertising, royalty, and potential renewal fees. Franchisees will also need to meet the company鈥檚 set net worth and liquid capital requirements. 

How To Open a Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar Franchise

Before making any financial commitment or signing an agreement, you must perform your due diligence and establish if this is the right opportunity for you. As part of your due diligence, you may want to speak to existing franchisees and ask the Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar franchising team questions. 

Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar offers both owner-operator and semi-absentee ownership models. Whichever one you decide to go with, you鈥檒l get many hours of classroom and on-the-job instruction at their intensive 鈥淪huck U!鈥 training program. 

Franchisees also get comprehensive assistance with site selection, build-out, design, and even the grand opening of their new Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar. Franchisees get continued assistance in digital marketing and social media advertising strategies from Shuckin鈥 Shack Oyster Bar. 

Investment Details

Initial Franchise Fee $45,000
Initial Investment $453,000 - $1,128,252
Net Worth Requirement $300,000 - $1,000,000
Cash Requirement $150,000 - $600,000
Royalty Fee 3.5-5.5%
Ad Royalty Fee 1.5%
Technology Fee
Term of Agreement 10 years
Is Franchise Term Renewable? Yes
Financing Third Party
Veterans Incentive 10% off franchise fee

Available Territories

Franchising opportunities available in the following regions

Training & Support Programs

Comprehensive training and ongoing support to help you succeed

Training

On the Job Training 80 hours
Classroom Training 64 hours

Ongoing Support

Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Site Selection
Proprietary Software
Franchisee Intranet Platform

Marketing Support

Ad Templates
National Media
Regional Advertising
Social Media
SEO
Website Development
Email Marketing
Loyalty Program/App

Operations & Requirements

Key operational details and requirements for running this franchise

Is absentee ownership allowed? Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? No
Can this franchise be run part time? Yes
# of employees required to run 20
Are exclusive territories available? Yes

Ranking History

Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar performance in the Franchise rankings over recent years

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Updated: December 12th, 2022