Edley's BBQ - Franchise
Quick Summary
There’s a reason Edley’s has been voted Nashville’s best BBQ time and time again. And that's why we're giving a restaurant franchise opportunity. We’re known for serving our delicious, signature dishes every day – plus our reputation for Southern hospitality. Today, that hospitality extends to our growing franchisee family, too.
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Edley's BBQ
Business Cost, Fees & Facts for 2025
| Minimum Cash Required | $650,000 | |
| Training & Support | Yes |
Available In These States:
- AL
- AR
- FL
- GA
- IL
- KY
- TN
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Edley's BBQ - Franchise
MEET OUR BBQ FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITY
At Edley’s BBQ Franchise, we focus on our guests overall experience while showcasing a unique Nashville personality.
We strive to serve the best food we can make and prove ourselves one plate at a time.
- We offer counter service and a full-service bar experience for guests.
- Catering and retail offer additional revenue streams.
- And, our units are anything but cookie-cutter: each has its own unique vibe and “seasoned & grit” design elements with lively outdoor seating areas.
If you like the idea of welcoming guests as old family friends, we’d love to welcome you to our BBQ franchise family.
WHY PICK A BBQ RESTAURANT FRANCHISE LIKE OURS?
There’s a reason Edley’s has been voted Nashville’s best BBQ time and time again. And that's why we're giving a restaurant franchise opportunity.
We’re known for serving our delicious, signature dishes every day – plus our reputation for Southern hospitality.
OUR UNIQUE BBQ FRANCHISE PERSONALITY
We first opened our doors in Nashville in 2011 honoring Edley Newman’s legacy with a welcoming atmosphere and delicious food.
That’s still true today at each location, where we strive to carry on Edley’s legacy by treating our guests and team members like family.
It’s our Southern Soul and it guides us in everything we do, especially as our family grows with all BBQ franchise opportunities.
EDLEY’S BBQ RESTAURANT FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES
We’re pretty proud that our average gross sales for franchises are nearly $3.9 million, which is 2x the industry average for Investment-to-Sales ratios.
And since BBQ restaurants make up just 2% of U.S. restaurants, the market is far from saturated.
BBQ restaurant franchise opportunities are hot!
WHY INVEST IN EDLEY’S BBQ?
We might be biased, but here’s why we think Edley’s is a great bar and restaurant investment opportunity.
- We do things the hard way. Everything is made fresh, and it shows: We smoke enough meat for the day and never use a microwave.
- Music is in our veins. It’s part of our vibe, and one of the things people love about our brand. Every location has its own hand-selected playlist.
- Other people think we’re great. We’ve been voted Best BBQ franchise in Tennessee multiple times and been featured in numerous publications.
WHY EDLEY’S BBQ FRANCHISES? BBQ IS BIG!
BBQ franchise opportunities are a reliable and resilient space within the restaurant industry. Unlike other restaurant spaces, BBQ has proven it can prosper in a wide range of economic conditions.
The price point and relaxed atmosphere consistently attracts a variety of demographics.
THE IDEAL EDLEY’S BBQ FRANCHISEE
Edley’s is seeking owner-operators as franchisees who want to create a sense of community through the Edley’s brand.
What makes an ideal Edley’s franchisee?
- You love creating memorable experiences for people
- You’re an extrovert
- You aren’t afraid to do things the hard way
- You appreciate “all things Southern”
- You have restaurant experience
- You have $650,000 in liquid capital
Request more information now!
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