Sauce on the Side Franchise
To buy a franchise with Sauce on the Side, you'll need to have at least $200000 in liquid capital and a minimum net worth of $600000.


Franchisor Details
Total Units: 6
Year Founded: 2012
Franchising Since: 2018
Home Office: St Louis, MO
Training: Available
Locations Available: See Below*

Franchise Costs
Liquid Capital Required: $200,000
Net Worth Required: $600,000
Total Investment: $365,500 – $605,500
Franchise Fee: N/A
Royalty Type: 5%
Vetern Discount: -
*Sauce on the Side is currently accepting inquiries from the following locations: Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin
Values & History
Still leading the brand into the future, the founders of Sauce on the Side take pride in each detail of the business - sourcing high-quality meats, cheeses, and produce, creating a best-in-class training program to deliver food and service that is superior to the industry, and focusing on continual improvement.
Created as a business that could accelerate through times that challenge most restaurants, such as inclement weather and consumer shifts to off-premise and digital, Sauce on the Side has a proven business model to perform under those pressures.
Our guests can experience our brand on their terms since our restaurants offer delivery (in-house & third-party), takeout, curbside pickup, and fun, modern restaurants to dine in.
Industry Performance
Market Demand & Advantage
Sauce on the Side may be quick and take food and drink orders at the counter, but we are not the standard fast-casual restaurant. After ordering food and drinks, we invite our guests to enjoy a hospitable, full-service experience - food, refills, and additional service is provided at the table without the guest having to get up from their seat.Our food is award-winning, crave-able, and comforting. We make our own dough, prepare our sauces and dressings in-house, chop fresh produce, and source high-quality meats and cheeses. All of this work, allows us to deliver food to be proud of.
Training & Support
- Site Selection
- Site Approval
- Restaurant Design & Construction Guidance
- Equipment
- Initial Training / Certified Manager Training (5 Weeks)
Ideal Candidate & Qualifications
We're seeking franchisees who:
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit, high energy, and grit.
- Believe in community and the power of relationships with people (their team, guests, and vendor partners).
- Have restaurant experience (or an undying passion for the business and a partner with relevant experience).
- Seek the freedom of running their own business, with the discipline to follow the framework of an established operating model.
- Have the financial resources to build and maintain a restaurant and re-invest to fuel continued growth.
- Have proven leadership experience and the ability to build strong teams.
- Have enthusiasm for the Sauce on the Side brand and our commitment to "Feed the Community, Provide the highest quality food and service and Create an atmosphere of fun and fairness."
Purchasing a Sauce on the Side Franchise
Net Worth Required: $600,000. Total Investment: $365,500 - $605,500. Liquid Capital Required: $200,000.
We're currently accepting inquiries from the following states:
Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Wisconsin.

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