Carl's Jr vs Dino's Gyros Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Dino's Gyros Franchise
Investment	$1,603,000 - $2,168,000	$482,000 - $613,000
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $35,000	$30,000
Royalty Fee	4%	4%
Advertising Fee	6%	2%
Year Founded	1945	-
Year Franchised	1984	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Renewal Fee	Varies	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Dino's Gyros Franchise
Experience	Industry experience General business experience Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business	Owner and Operator � Dino's Restaurant looks for individuals who are willing to commit their full time best efforts toward operating a Dino�s Restaurant. We are interested in people with a proven record of success, whether in your own business or working for a corporation. Supervisory, managerial, and food service experience is desirable. The most important assets are organizational skills, people skills, work ethic, enthusiasm, dedication, integrity and adherence to the standards of Dino's Restaurants.
Financing Options
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Dino's Gyros Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-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
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Dino's Gyros Franchise
Training	Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening	Before the opening of your business we will provide you with a hands-on training course for your management team. A Training & Operations Consultant will be available to help you coordinate staff training both before and after opening. You will be given a series of operations manuals covering everything you need to know.
Support	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives	Franchisees enjoy the ongoing support of Dino's operations and marketing experts, who will help you maintain the quality control that is so crucial to customer � and owner � satisfaction.
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising	Beginning with your Grand Opening, you will receive assistance planning your advertising and marketing.
Operations	Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.	-
Expansion Plans
	Carl's Jr Franchise	Dino's Gyros Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	Yes	-

Company Overviews

About Carl's Jr

Carl's Jr. is known all through the Western U.S. as the place to go for premium quality burgers, specifically its 100% Angus hamburger Six Dollar Burger line.

At Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.® our brand sets us apart from the competition. Our advertisements are created to be so bold and memorable that they've been known to crash internet video servers. Our taglines deliver bold statements and our visuals are designed to keep viewers wanting more. EAT LIKE YOU MEAN IT.

Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.® have a strong track record of successfully developing new premium products to lead the category in taste, quality, and innovation. As an industry leader, we have consistently out-delivered all other quick-service restaurants in product development since our founding. Staying on top requires that we continue to lead the way in the products we serve through taste, quality, and innovation.

#202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About Dino's Gyros

Dino's Gyros have over 25 years of experience and offer a well known and recognized brand name. Dino's Gyros is known for their great tasting gyros and Greek food. On top of their fabulous tasting gyros, they are involved in their communities through events and promotions. The restaurant currently operates in the area around Minneapolis and within the state. The restaurant prepares authentic Greek meals which offer customers a meal reflecting the taste styles of the Greek with American additions to their menus.