Houlihan's vs Boscos Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Houlihan's Franchise
Boscos Franchise
Investment $1,600,000 - $4,300,000$827,000 - $994,000
Franchise Fee $40,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1972-
Year Franchised 1994-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Houlihan's Franchise
Boscos Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Must live in same market being developed
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    Financing Options

     
    Houlihan's Franchise
    Boscos Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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

     
    Houlihan's Franchise
    Boscos Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 78

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Houlihan's Franchise
    Boscos Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Houlihan's

    Houlihan's has been known for exceptional food at an affordable price since we entered the casual dining segment in 1972. Our menu features a great mix of contemporary pop American cooking - classic dishes reinvented in a fresh modern way and brought to the table with simple, stylish plating and presentations. And then there's the bar. It's always the best place to feel the great energy of Houlihan's. Our bar strategy unites pop culture, trendy premium brands, the newest drinks and vendor insights for a winning combination, resulting in an enviable liquor mix.

    To help us more quickly expand to new markets and trade areas, Houlihan's is seeking sophisticated restaurant operators with experience building out entire markets. At this time, we are not pursuing single-site franchise agreements.

    Our ideal candidate to become a franchise market developer is a successful full-service, multi-unit operator with expertise in one or more large markets (e.g. the top 75 MSAs in the United States). We are seeking entrepreneurial organizations that can thrive in our flexible franchise environment, while having access to growth capital and capital reserves, but experiencing growth constraints with their current restaurant concept(s).

    About Boscos

    The Restaurant for Beer Lovers
     
    If you are looking for top notch service in a comfortable casual atmosphere with a unique and interesting menu, it's got to be Boscos. Our full service restaurant offers a variety of appetizers, salads, entrees and gourmet pizzas baked in our own wood fired oven. Or enjoy a delicious omelet with homemade tasso cheese grits while relaxing during our Sunday Jazz Brunch.

    The Boscos signature item, however, is our specialty Bosco's brewed beer - served with pride. Our guest can enjoy a wide selection of regular, seasonal, or cask conditioned beers and even participate in any of our special events including loyalty programs such as mug clubs or beer police, taste-testings, and cask-tappings.

    Now with multiple locations in operation, Boscos is looking for professionals who have the skills, background and desire to establish Boscos in other areas of the country. Ideally situated in a centrally-located residential setting, the Boscos concept works in either an inline space or freestanding building, with approximately 7,500 square feet of room and seating for up to 300 guests. A patio for outdoor dining provides added appeal.