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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Firkin Group of Pubs vs Crabby Joes including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $297,900 - $1,000,000 | $700,000 - $850,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1987 | - |
Year Franchised | 1987 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10-20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10-20 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
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/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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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 cooperatives | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Crabby Joe's is a fresh, entertaining concept setting new standards in the hospitality industry. In the months and years ahead, you will see more of the Crabby Joe's concept in locations throughout Ontario. Crabby Joe's Tap & Grill has already grown throughout southern Ontario and is now poised for rapid future expansion. Several markets have been identified as desirable opportunities and they look forward to discussing these with you.Crabby Joe's like to poke fun at themselves and to encourage their customers to share in an enjoyable visit. They promote themselves in the community, and encourage their franchisees to be active in their participation in special events, sponsoring local sports associations and helping charitable organizations, Crabby Joe's wants to be front and centre in the community. The fun theme is also carried through with their clients, encouraging them to participate in contests such as to jokingly nominate, "The Crabbiest Boss of the Month, etc., etc."