Arthur Treacher's vs Boscos Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Arthur Treacher's vs Boscos including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
Boscos Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $268,000$827,000 - $994,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1969-
Year Franchised 1969-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Current fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
Boscos Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    Boscos Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    Boscos Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchise unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    Boscos Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Arthur Treacher's

    Did you know fish and chips were the first convenience food? Back in the 1860s, a London restaurant called Malin's of Bow began serving deep-fried whitefish with a dousing of malt vinegar accompanied by oversized fries. The fish and chips craze soon spread throughout England, and the dish became the world's first convenience food. In 1969 the founders of Arthur Treacher's purchased Malin's and with it, the original fish and chips recipe. Since then we've adjusted the menu to accommodate American tastes and expanded it to include shrimp, clams, fried chicken, and popular side orders including tasty hush puppies and unique cole slaw. All of which makes Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips the traditional English meal perfect for today's All-American appetite!

    About Boscos

    The Restaurant for Beer Lovers
     
    If you are looking for top notch service in a comfortable casual atmosphere with a unique and interesting menu, it's got to be Boscos. Our full service restaurant offers a variety of appetizers, salads, entrees and gourmet pizzas baked in our own wood fired oven. Or enjoy a delicious omelet with homemade tasso cheese grits while relaxing during our Sunday Jazz Brunch.

    The Boscos signature item, however, is our specialty Bosco's brewed beer - served with pride. Our guest can enjoy a wide selection of regular, seasonal, or cask conditioned beers and even participate in any of our special events including loyalty programs such as mug clubs or beer police, taste-testings, and cask-tappings.

    Now with multiple locations in operation, Boscos is looking for professionals who have the skills, background and desire to establish Boscos in other areas of the country. Ideally situated in a centrally-located residential setting, the Boscos concept works in either an inline space or freestanding building, with approximately 7,500 square feet of room and seating for up to 300 guests. A patio for outdoor dining provides added appeal.