Bandana’s Bar-B-Q
$BNDNF500 #501CategoryFood: Full-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants
ParentPark Ridge Midwest Restaurants, Inc.
Founded1996
Completeness15/34 (44%)
Years in Business29
Began Franchising2004
HQSt. Louis, Missouri
Executives2
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Main Phone—
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FDD Issued—
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDD2025 🔒
Franchisor
Bandana's Franchise Systems, LLC grants franchises to operate authentic, southern-style barbecue restaurants specializing in hickory-smoked meats, ribs, sandwiches, and sides in an Old West-themed setting under the Bandana's Bar-B-Q brand.
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Bandana's Franchise Systems, LLC grants franchises to operate authentic, southern-style barbecue restaurants specializing in hickory-smoked meats, ribs, sandwiches, and sides in an Old West-themed setting under the Bandana's Bar-B-Q brand.
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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks