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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hardee's vs Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $1,454,000 - $2,046,000 | $2,899 - $15,999 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 - $35,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | 5.5% | - |
Year Founded | 1961 | - |
Year Franchised | 1962 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Renewal Fee | Varies | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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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 |
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Training | Available at franchisee's location, 8 weeks management training & at grand opening | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
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 |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts has become one of the largest, best-known and by far the most respected manufacturer and provider of hot dog carts both nationally and internationally. We know what works, and we will help make it happen for you. By purchasing directly from us, the manufacturer, we can offer you substantial discounts for an individual hot dog cart or for an entire fleet of mobile food vending carts (long word for hotdog cart). And, we don't just manufacture and sell "average" hot dog carts. Our vending carts are designed and built to very strict quality control standards. We have been in the business for over 20 years, and we know exactly what you need to succeed! We stand behind every product you see here on our website, or at our showroom in Florida. You will definitely appreciate our incredible attention to detail and quality. We work hard and strive to be #1!