Hardee's vs The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hardee's vs The Original Hot Dog Factory including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Hardee's Franchise
The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise
Investment $1,454,000 - $2,046,000$97,500 - $517,887
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%5.5%
Advertising Fee 5.5%1%
Year Founded 19612010
Year Franchised 19622018
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Hardee's Franchise
The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business
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    Financing Options
     
    Hardee's Franchise
    The Original Hot Dog Factory 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
     
    Hardee's Franchise
    The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location, 8 weeks management training & at grand opening On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesOngoing Support Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingMarketing Support National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO
    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.

    		 Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Hardee's Franchise
    The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Hardee's

    Hardee's was founded in 1960 by Wilbur Hardee and has grown to more than 2,000 restaurants around the world. CKE Restaurants acquired Hardee's in 1997 and now, along side Carl's Jr., Hardee's is part of one powerful concept with two global banners. Hardee's is a platform for success for operators around the world. Over the years, Hardee's has continued its growth with an emphasis on quality, service, and cleanliness, pioneering concepts such as partial table service and self-serve beverage bars. The introduction of our Fresh Baked Buns™ in 2013 and our All Natural Burger™ in 2015 confirm our constant emphasis on product innovation and represent our focus on satisfying the tastes of young, hungry consumers.

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    About The Original Hot Dog Factory

    The Original Hot Dog Factory is America’s favorite Hot Dog  restaurant. If you love hot dogs, then The Original Hot Dog Factory is the perfect place for you. We offer a wide variety of mouthwatering hot dogs that will make you ask for more. All hot dogs are served steamed, grilled, or fried with globally inspired toppings. A friendly staff and delicious food is what we are famed for. Not just hot dogs, our menu features many different beverages and desserts.
    WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A FRANCHISE PARTNER
    The Original Hot Dog Factory is seeking experienced single or multi-unit franchisees to acquire and develop locations in shopping areas, airports, colleges, and more. We bring strong financials and a culture that promotes community. We will negotiate development agreements ranging from a minimum of three, to over one hundred locations.Being a great Franchise Partner requires a combination of aptitude, good judgement, and perseverance. We are looking for people with a passion for business, matched by their desire to deliver the highest-quality customer service and hospitality. A focus on delivering the The Original Hot Dog Factory experience and creating “wow” moments is a necessity.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee