Wienerschnitzel vs Johnnie's Dog House Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wienerschnitzel Franchise
Johnnie's Dog House Franchise
Investment $303,600 - $1,443,000$82,600 - $355,750
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $32,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
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
Johnnie's Dog House Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wienerschnitzel Franchise
    Johnnie's Dog House 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
    Johnnie's Dog House Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 336 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours Additional Training: At training store 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 Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet PlatformYou 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 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
    Johnnie's Dog House 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 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.