Nathan's Famous vs Shell Shack Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Nathan's Famous Franchise
Shell Shack Franchise
Investment $43,000 - $1,071,360$588,500 - $858,900
Franchise Fee $30,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 1916-
Year Franchised 1988-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Nathan's Famous Franchise
Shell Shack Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• 5 years minimum multi-unit operations experience Ability to develop two or more restaurants Sufficient Financial Resources: Minimum liquid assets $500,000 Minimum net worth $1,500,000 Strong Banking Relationships or Investment Capital

    Financing Options
     
    Nathan's Famous Franchise
    Shell Shack Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment Yes/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Nathan's Famous Franchise
    Shell Shack Franchise
    Training -All managers and control personnel must participate in a 2-3 week training program at the Shell Shack Training Center located in Dallas, TX. Additionally, we provide an Opening Training Team; which is composed of at least 5 of our trained representatives to provide on-site pre-opening and opening training, supervision and assistance to you for a minimum of 14 days. Once completed, franchisees receive regular updates to their training, including on-site visits and operation reviews.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    Operations 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 14

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (65% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Nathan's Famous Franchise
    Shell Shack Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Nathan's Famous

    Franchising is a business concept that allows qualified investors to become part of an established, existing “system.” A good way to look at franchising is, you’re in business for yourself, but not by yourself. Strategically, this provides many benefits under a brand name that has consumer awareness and equity.
    Nathan’s has taken this basic premise and redefined it to exceed the most stringent business criteria of today’s investor.

    Nathan’s offers a wide range of restaurant designs and customized equipment, thereby offering business opportunities to qualified candidates regardless of space constraints or investment limitations.

    The estimated initial investment for a BMP Operation ranges from $43,000 to $86,300, including an initial license fee of $7,500. If you want to add an “Arthur Treacher’s” BMP Operation to your new or existing food service establishment, the additional estimated initial investment will be from $34,404 to $81,486, including an initial license fee of $7,500.

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    #78 in Gator's Top franchises
    #286 in Franchise 500 for 2020.


    About Shell Shack

    Shell Shack is a one of a kind seafood restaurant experience in the casual dining segment specializing in proprietary infused seasoned crab and seafood of all shapes and sizes. The Shell Shack family strives to better our customer experience each and every day through operational excellence. We believe our seafood loving customers are the reason the Shell Shack brand grew 100% in 2016 and we anticipate doubling our locations in 2017. If you have proven restaurant success and are looking to diversify your portfolio or just have a perfect location, then we challenge you to reach out and tell us your story.

    What makes Shell Shack different?