The Firkin Group of Pubs vs Famous Sam's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Firkin Group of Pubs vs Famous Sam's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
Famous Sam's Franchise
Investment $297,900 - $1,000,000$586,000 - $1,200,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871979
Year Franchised 19871989
Term Of Agreement 10-20 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10-20 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
Famous Sam's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
  • Industry experience preferred, not required; strong management background
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    Financing Options
     
    The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
    Famous Sam's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
    Famous Sam's Franchise
    Training Our Firkin training helps franchisees learn about running a successful and most importantly, profitable business. Every franchisee is required to complete an intense, mandatory training session over the course of 4 weeks that encompasses every aspect of the Firkin business. From day one, franchisees also have access to highly coveted, one of a kind, training materials including: * F.U. Firkin University in-house * F.U. Firkin University online * Firkin Autopilot �" franchisee intranet-
    Support Meetings, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing -Co-op advertising
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 46% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

    Expansion Plans
     
    The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
    Famous Sam's Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About The Firkin Group of Pubs

    THE FIRKIN CONCEPTThe Firkin Group of Pubs is the largest & most dominant chain of traditional English pubs in North America. Firkin thirsty? It's the perfect place to enjoy a pint or two with great food and great friends. Firkin Hungry? Our welcoming atmosphere and sparkling personality mixed with your local flavor creates a neighbourhood hangout everyone can agree on. DEVELOPMENT We've had 48 Firkin Pubs open throughout North America, and more than 180 more pubs in development. Our Firkin's are everywhere from business and power centers to urban areas and university districts. Every pub is a little different. One's just right for you. Modeled after a traditional English pub, each Firkin is unique to its neighborhood, and carries a name of a familiar mascot paired with the Firkin, such as 'The Firkin & Fox', or the 'Firkin & Hound'. The Firkin brand is cheeky and irreverent and appeals to a broad base of consumers! For over 20 years, Firkin Pub's founders, franchisees, and followers have been creating the authentic English Pub Experience.
    FRANCHISING PROGRAMFirkin seeks ambitious area developers and entrepreneurs who, in the end, dream of building and operating a "company of pubs". The Firkin Group of Pubs offers two franchising programs: * Multi-Unit Franchisee: Build and manage a multi-unit restaurant company * Area Development Agent (Master Franchise) If you have ever thought about owning a "company of pubs," please call us at 1.877.Firkin.4 (1.877.347.5464)

    About Famous Sam's

    In Tucson, Arizona, in 1963, Sam Schantz opened a small neighborhood bar called 'Sam's Tavern.' Serving overstuffed pastrami and ham sandwiches, Sam's Tavern kept customers entertained with pool tables, pinball machines and television. In February 1987, Sam's Tavern incorporated as Famous Sam's Corp., and franchising began the next year. In 1997, Famous Sam's Inc. was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary, and company headquarters moved to Phoenix. Famous Sam's Restaurant/Sports Bars offers reasonably priced casual dining with 'Overstuffed/Oversized' sandwiches and a full bar. Restaurants feature televisions tuned to sporting events and the 'National Trivia Network,' inviting guests to play trivia games. Game areas include pool tables, darts and video games.