Wienerschnitzel vs The Dogout Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wienerschnitzel Franchise
The Dogout Franchise
Investment $303,600 - $1,443,000$204,000 - $474,000
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $32,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 1961-
Year Franchised 1965-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $1.3K per year-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wienerschnitzel Franchise
The Dogout Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wienerschnitzel Franchise
    The Dogout Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Wienerschnitzel Franchise
    The Dogout Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 336 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours Additional Training: At training store -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Wienerschnitzel Franchise
    The Dogout Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Wienerschnitzel

    Der fun since 1961! That's when founder, John Galardi, opened the first "Der Wienerschnitzel" on Pacific Coast Highway in southern California. Always family owned and operated, the Galardi Group, Inc., prides itself in treating franchise partners as family. We always encourage new ideas and feedback in helping us grow together. You want quality food, customer value and profits too? How about a simplistic menu, lower food costs and ease of execution? Add vast open markets for real estate, world-class training and support, and unique "visionary" marketing and you have the recipe for a successful business.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #87 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #125 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About The Dogout

    The DogOut promises to provide you with all the tools you need to start your own DogOut and promises to continue to support you after your restaurant opens. 
    DogOut provides assistance in the following areas:
    -Store layout & design
    -Equipment sources
    -Finance guidance
    -Recommended suppliers & purveyors
    -Training & support in your restaurant
    -Operating, information & control systems
    -Marketing systems & guidance
    -Proprietary recipes & products
    -Restaurant location & market analysis systems