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Updated RecentlyWoody's Chicago Style vs Johnnie's Dog House Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Woody's Chicago Style vs Johnnie's Dog House including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $58,600 - $394,000 | $82,600 - $355,750 |
| Franchise Fee | N/A | $25,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | - | - |
| Year Founded | 1990 | - |
| Year Franchised | 1991 | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
| Renewal Fee | $2K | - |
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/Yes | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
| Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
| Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
| Receivables | No/Yes | -/- |
| Payroll | No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | Our initial training program will consist of approximately 10 days of training over a 2 week period and could take place at our corporate headquarters and/or any existing Johnnie's Dog House restaurant. The training includes: * Vision and Values * Operations Manual * Franchisee's Responsibilities * POS System * Training for Product/Service Presentation * Marketing & Promotion Planning * Catering & Special Events Strategy * Hiring Your Staff and Personnel Practices & Policy * Job & Staff Training * Receiving & Storing Products * Health, Sanitation & Licensing Requirements |
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | You will have ongoing access to our expertise and materials in the areas of: * Business development and administration * Site selection and store leasing * Construction * Purchasing * Training * Store operations * Quality control * Advertising and promotions * Marketing * Research and development |
| Marketing | - | - |
| Operations |
6% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | No | - |
Company Overviews
About Woody's Chicago Style
Woody's has many types of operation: Class A Franchise *Propane or electric format *Highly mobile *Operates without on-site utilities *Moderate to high volume *Trailer included Class B Franchise *High volume capacity *Greater presence *Propane or electric format *Limited Mobility *Trailer included Class C Franchise *Limited mobile format *220V, 40 amp power requirement *Fully self-contained *Established product line *Fully automatic equipment Class D Franchise: In-Line Store. Class D Twin Carts. Class D Kiosk. Class D Stand Alone. Class E Franchise: *Class A cart package included *Operates without on-site utilities *High volume capabilities *Additional specialized training included *Cart transport trailer included *Additional optional equipment available. Class K Kiosk Franchise was developed to accommodate the ever evolving mobile food service industry. This program enables a Franchisee to be open year round during some of the most extreme weather. This fully enclosed, self-contained kiosk unit is still considered a mobile unit, but is adaptable to municipalities that are looking for more of a permanent structure and less mobile. It can be customized to fit many code directed specifications of various deemed health departments or local code enforcement agencies. The kiosk allows vendors to offer a broader menu, and can accommodate more storage and cooking space than the traditional class A, B and C franchises, which in turn allows access to locations where foot traffic is more prevalent.
About Johnnie's Dog House
Fast Casual Restaurant:
1,000 to 2,000 sq. ft., offers a welcoming entrance, nostalgic decor, and unique historical photographs from different generations which decorate the dining area. This business format offers multiple channels of revenue for our franchisees: Dine-in and Carry-Out, Catering, and Special Events. Airport and Mall Venue
100 to 300 sq. ft., is supported by our Fully Self-Contained Kiosk Solution. It is fashioned to look so that it will never be forgotten, offers a wide variety of menu selections, capable of satisfying large crowds, certified for indoor use, and is built with a ruggedness and utility. Our Home Improvement Venue
8 ft. by 12ft. Kiosk or Trailer, is designed and manufacturered using the highest NSF and UL standards to ensure reliability and approval by health departments and county ordinances nationwide, provides distribution from the Johnnie's Dog House food, beverage, paper and branding suppliers to each location, and offers a 3rd party equipment leasing option of the complete solution.
Our Catering and Event Solution
The perfect addition to every sporting event, festival, fair, or party in your community. Your customers will love the hot off-the-grill foods and its style and design will certainly be a crowd pleaser.