McDonald's vs the streat Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
McDonald's Franchise
the streat Franchise
Investment $1,314,500 - $2,306,500$160,000 - $260,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee 4%+2%
Year Founded 19551999
Year Franchised 19551999
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $45K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
McDonald's Franchise
the streat Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    McDonald's Franchise
    the streat 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
     
    McDonald's Franchise
    the streat Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 500 hours Classroom Training: 72 hours Additional Training: At local McDonald's restaurant It's no secret that the main building block of the streat's success has been its commitment to investment in training, which is virtually unique in this sector. This passion for excellence has resulted in the streat being the only franchise ever to win the prestigious UK National Training Award. The business has always been underpinned by quality training which facilitates an effective transfer of knowledge, skills and expertise in a franchise relationship.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations 82% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    McDonald's Franchise
    the streat Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About McDonald's

    Ray Kroc, a milkshake mixer salesman, ventured to California in 1954 to visit McDonald's hamburger stand, where he heard they were running eight mixers at once. Kroc was impressed by how rapidly customers were served and, seeing an opportunity to sell many more milkshake machines, encouraged brothers Dick and Mac McDonald to open a chain of their restaurants. Kroc became their business partner and opened the first McDonald's in Des Plaines, Illinois in 1955.
    McDonald's brand is in 122 countries around the world. Thirty thousand locations serve 51 million customers each day. More than 70 percent of McDonald's restaurants around the world are owned and operated by independent local business people. Most standalone McDonald's restaurants offer both counter and drive-through service, with indoor and sometimes outdoor seating. The Drive-Thru, Auto-Mac, or McDrive as it is known in many countries, often has separate stations for placing, paying for, and picking up orders, though the former two steps are frequently combined. In some countries "McDrive" locations near highways offer no counter service or seating. In contrast, locations in high-density city neighborhoods often omit drive-through service.


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    About the streat

    In 1999 husband and wife team Michael and Nikki McQuillan opened their first streat cafe in Belfast. Their vision was to develop the streat as the best known and most successful cafe concept to come out of Ireland by delivering consistently great food and coffee with award winning service in contemporary surroundings Since developing their successful formula into a franchise and investing heavily in the business while developing a substantial management team, the streat has rapidly become Ireland's fastest growing Cafe franchise. It is renowned for its fresh food, fabulous coffee and friendly service. More than a cafe... Franchisees are developing successful businesses within their streat cafes and growing their businesses beyond the cafe door by creating substantial outside catering and food delivery elements. Franchisees are supported and guided by the franchise support team in this, more than a cafe approach to business development. With 30 Cafe Outlets currently established and more opening, throughout Ireland, the streat is now launching its innovative "more than a cafe" business model into Great Britain and beyond.

    Tragically we are not seeking any new franchisees right now however please don't hesitate to round out our establishment enquiry form and we will be glad to contact you amid our next enrollment drive. Meanwhile enjoy the tastes of our present franchises and perhaps ask if any of them are looking to sell. While asking, also ask their thoughts on the franchise to give yourself an insight on whether The Streat is a good choice for your future.