Beef Jerky Experience

$BJEFF500 #501
CategoryFood: Retail Sales
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Food/Beverage Businesses
Founded2006
Completeness27/34 (79%)
Years in Business19
Began FranchisingAugust 2010
HQKodak, TN
Executives11
LinksWeb
Main Phone(865) 934-8000
FDD IssuedFebruary 1, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Beef Jerky Experience specialty retail stores featuring jerky products, sausages, smoked meats, sauces, rubs, seasonings, and similar foods, as well as Peanut Butter Shoppe franchises featuring peanut butter and nut butter related products.

The franchisor is The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc., a Tennessee corporation formed in 2010. Key executives include CEO Scott Parker and President Paul Lyons. The company has several affiliates but no parent company.

The Beef Jerky Outlet Franchise, Inc. offers franchises for the establishment and operation of Beef Jerky Experience specialty retail stores featuring jerky products, sausages, smoked meats, sauces, rubs, seasonings, and similar foods, as well as Peanut Butter Shoppe franchises featuring peanut butter and nut butter related products.

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FranDeals Score
34-box data-completeness and quality rating
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Franchisee Health Score
Operator-side financial health signal
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Fees & Investment
Franchise fee, royalty, total startup cost (Items 5–7)
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Financial Strength & Stability
Current ratio, debt/equity, ROE, margins (Item 21)
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Item 19 — Financial Performance
Average unit revenue, revenue spread, payback
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Unit Count & Growth
Systemwide units and multi-year growth (Item 20)
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Outlet Trajectory
Openings, closures, survival & turnover rates
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Executive Team
Officers and directors (Item 2)
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Franchisee Roster
Current and former franchisee operators
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Litigation & Disclosures
Item 3 legal matters, Item 4 bankruptcy
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News & Peer Comparison
Recent signals and category benchmarks
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