Famous Dave's Steps Outside U.S. - Analyst Blog
October 04 2011 - 11:49AM
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Famous Dave's of America Inc. (DAVE) recently
inked a multi-unit franchise deal with Famous Ribs of Canada Ltd, a
subsidiary of Tribal Councils Investment Group of Manitoba Ltd.
(“TCIG”). The terms of this very first international deal
signed by Famous Dave's were not disclosed. The initial location is
anticipated to come up in June 2012 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
As a successful private investment holding company, TCIG enjoys
local market knowledge and has a proven track record of owning and
franchising businesses in wholesale, retail, construction, health
services, financial services, transportation and real estate
holdings.
This deal affirms management’s intent to make Canada one of the
prime international markets for Famous Dave's. The Canadian market
offers great growth opportunities as Canadians are appreciative of
high quality food such as authentic Bar-B-Que for which the company
is particularly renowned.
Since this is Famous Dave's first international venture, we
foresee ample business opportunities ahead for it. In the domestic
market, the company presently owns and franchises 184 restaurants
in 37 states.
Earlier, Famous Dave's management thought of considering
international ventures many a times, but either the timing or the
deal did not resonate with the company’s business plan.
Some other U.S. restaurant chains like P.F. Chang's
China Bistro Inc. (PFCB) and Buffalo Wild Wings
Inc. (BWLD) and are also expanding their footprints in
Canada.
Famous Dave's has stepped into the international market through
a licensing agreement as it reduces the company’s capital
intensity. Generally under a license agreement, a company is
entitled to receive an initial territory fee, store opening fees
and ongoing royalty revenues based on a percentage of international
restaurant sales. Minnetonka, Minnesota-based Famous Dave's is
counting on these sources of income to boost its profitability.
We believe that the company is trying to spread its presence
beyond the U.S. more aggressively following cut-throat competition
in the rather saturated domestic casual dining market.
Famous Dave's currently retains a Zacks #3 Rank, which
translates into a short-term Hold rating. We also maintain our
long-term Neutral recommendation on the stock.
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