Red Hot & Blue

Franchise Overview

Red Hot & Blue is a blues-themed, full-service casual dining franchise specializing in Memphis-style hickory smoked barbecue — including award-winning ribs, smoked wings, and pulled pork — served alongside regional Southern specialties in an atmosphere that pairs authentic BBQ with live blues music culture.

Key Highlights

Award-winning Memphis-style hickory smoked BBQ sets the menu apart from competitors
Dual revenue streams through full-service dine-in operations and catering services
Loyal, established regional customer base concentrated in mid-Atlantic and Southern markets
Reinvestment commitment from ownership brings renewed momentum to a 30-year brand

Red Hot & Blue's combination of a distinctive blues-music atmosphere, scratch-quality BBQ, and a full-service model gives franchisees a well-differentiated concept in the competitive casual dining landscape.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since1989

Number of Units38

Min Liquid Capital—

Required Networth—

$$$Total InvestmentN/A

Red Hot & Blue Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Red Hot & Blue FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

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