White Hen Pantry vs T.G.I. Friday's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of White Hen Pantry vs T.G.I. Friday's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Investment $52,400 - $225,200$1,000,000 - $3,000,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19651965
Year Franchised 19651988
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing --
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About White Hen Pantry

    White Hen Pantry Inc. was bought out by 7-Eleven
    White Hen Pantry Inc. was founded in 1965 and began franchising that same year. The Elmhurst, Illinois-based company has more than 280 locations in the United States.

    About T.G.I. Friday's

    T.G.I. Friday's restaurant brand is seeking franchisees with significant hospitality experience operating multiple restaurants. In addition the ideal candidate will exhibit the ability and have the infrastructure to implement as aggressive growth strategy.