The Firkin Group of Pubs vs National Sports Grill Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Firkin Group of Pubs vs National Sports Grill 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
National Sports Grill Franchise
Investment $297,900 - $1,000,000$1,500,000 - $3,500,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1987-
Year Franchised 1987-
Term Of Agreement 10-20 years-
Term Of Agreement 10-20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
National Sports Grill Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
    National Sports Grill 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/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
    National Sports Grill 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 cooperatives-
    Marketing --
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
    National Sports Grill Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 National Sports Grill

    National Sports Grill's unique market strategy and commitment to customer satisfaction offers advantages to its franchisees. Owned and operated by Spectrum Restaurant Group, National Sports Grill (established in 1992) is currently the largest sports entertainment restaurant chain on the West Coast. Currently National has 4 Southern California locations in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Buena Park and Torrance. National Sports Grill delivers its unique sports entertainment to approximately 1 million customers annually. Each location features banquet facilities, billiards, a state-of-the art digital satellite system, the latest interactive sports arcade games, and more than 50 television monitors and/or 8ft. - 20 ft. theater-style giant screens per restaurant. Business at the National is based on food and sports and is event-driven to create exclusive National Sports Grill promotional programs. The promotional programs are based around the year's top sporting events and seasons, as well as National being linked to all upcoming events. We actively pursue and host national charity fundraisers, celebrity events, live radio broadcasts, athlete appearances and pool league tournaments. Ultimately, National boasts that there is "always an event going on at National." We provide comprehensive initial training for franchise owners and managers, as well as other ongoing training programs. National Sports Grill provides a wide range of support services for franchisees. VOTED #1 IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004!