Bringing the Best Low Country Boil Nationwide
Fastest-growing hot pot concept with off-the-hook unit economics
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Sea the Benefits of Seafood
Strong Item 19
The numbers don’t lie: Net Operating Income, $551,297.99; Gross profit, $1,447,705.82.
Operational Ease
Simple hot pot cooking allows for streamlined kitchen operations that don’t require an extensively trained chef.
Media Darling
Savannah Seafood Shack has developed a cult following from features on Food Network, Travel Channel and the Cooking Channel.
Strong Support
Working with Fransmart, the leading franchise development firm for emerging brands (these guys brought Five Guys and The Halal Guys to life!) franchisees are supported throughout the franchise journey.
On Trend
The NRA named healthy eating a top trend for 2022. Savannah Seafood Shack’s menu caters to diners looking to eat lighter.
Foodies Flock to Savannah Seafood Shack
Cooking Channel – Southern and Hungry
Cooking Channel – Man’s Greatest Food Island Eats
Travel Channel- Food Paradise
Cooking Channel – Cheap Eats
The Story Behind the Shack
The Travel Channel, The Food Network, The Cooking Channel and foodie influencers everywhere can’t get enough of Savannah Seafood Shack.
The Savannah-born icon found the secret sauce to bringing the traditional Southern Low Country Boil, to a fast-casual format.
Low Country Boil is traditionally served as a communal meal, inviting people to gather around a large picnic table, roll up their sleeves and dive into a large pile of scrumptious shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn on the cob. Savannah Seafood Shack takes an innovative spin on this traditional meal by serving it as a single-person portion bag with the option of having peeled and deveined shrimp for a mess-free meal in a matter of minutes. Founder and CEO Christine Tsoi Cutlip, a first-generation Chinese American raised in Savannah, drew inspiration for Savannah Seafood Shack from the fresh seafood markets her family owned during her childhood.
Savannah Seafood Shack is about making mouth-watering seafood dishes easily accessible… ANYWHERE in the world. From low country boil, to piping hot seafood and crispy fried platters, Savannah Seafood Shack offers high quality products at seafood market prices in part by streamlining its labor model through counter service ordering and efficient operations. The Savannah Seafood Shack has become a Savannah staple and a destination for visitors from all over the world. Now you can bring this innovative, fun Southern tradition to your city.
Ready to dive into finger-licking seafood with us? Let’s chat.
CEO, Founder Savannah Seafood Shack
Christine Cutlip
Ready to Shake it Up with the Shack?
Everything you need to know about franchising with Savannah Seafood Shack
Target Franchisee
Savannah Seafood Shack is seeking franchisees that are focused on exceptional operations and customer service and looking to build multi-unit franchise territories. Franchisees must demonstrate substantial business experience and possess a true passion for the Savannah Seafood Shack concept.
Franchise Requirements
Operational experience in the restaurant business is a plus, but not required assuming a professional General Manager will be part of your team. Prospective Franchisees must meet the minimum requirements below to be consider for a Savannah Seafood Shack franchise.
- $1MM net worth*
- $500K liquid capital available for investment*
- Ready to begin development within the next 9-12 months
- Ready to develop a minimum five unit territory in a major U.S. area
*Investment partners may contribute to this requirement
Franchise Support
Savannah Seafood Shack is committed to ensuring impeccable operations at every location. Savannah Seafood Shack provides our franchise partners with the all the resources and support necessary to continually succeed and grow.
Support provided to franchisee includes:
- Real estate / site selection
- Store build-out, construction
- Training systems
- Operational support
- Recipe & menu development
- Marketing & brand building
- Vendor & equipment selection
- Point of Sale system
- Pre-opening, grand opening support
Become a Savannah Seafood Shack Franchisee in 30-Days
STEP 1
Submit an Inquiry Form (Today!)
STEP 2
Speak with Franchise Development Director (within 24 hours)
STEP 3
Submit the Franchise Application (2 days)
STEP 4
Review Application with Franchise Development Director (3 days)
STEP 5
Receive & review Franchise Disclosure Document with Franchise Development Director (5 days)
STEP 6
Schedule Discovery Day with Franchisor (14 days)
STEP 7
Execute letter of intent (16 days)
STEP 8
Become a Franchisee! (30 days)
The Numbers
FRANCHISE FEE
$35,000
MULTI-UNIT DEVELOPMENT FEE
Full $35,000 franchise fee 1-3 units (or 1-5 for 10+ units), 50% deposit each additional unit
ROYALTIES
6% of Gross Sales
WORLDWIDE CREATIVE FUND
2% of Gross Sales
LOCAL STORE MARKETING
1% of Gross Sales
START UP COSTS (MULTI-UNIT)
$388,400 – $909,600
