McDonald's vs Mooyah Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
McDonald's Franchise
Mooyah Franchise
Investment $1,314,500 - $2,306,500$403,750 - $639,100
Franchise Fee $45,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee 4%+3%
Year Founded 19552007
Year Franchised 19552007
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years+5+5
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years+5+5
Renewal Fee $45K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
McDonald's Franchise
Mooyah Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • The desire to be part of an exciting franchise opportunity with an emerging fast casual restaurant concept. Prefer multi-unit restaurant operations and/or development experience. The ability to deliver a superlative Guest experience while maintaining a dedication to develop strong ties to the community. A passion for and dedication to operations excellence. The ability to create and manage an organization that effectively recruits, trains, retains, and motivates people. Clear understanding of the markets that you would be developing. Adequate capitalization to meet your development commitment of one or more MOOYAH Burgers & Fries restaurant. MOOYAH requires you to have a minimum net worth of approximately $500,000. And minimum liquid cash of approximately $200,000.

    Financing Options

     
    McDonald's Franchise
    Mooyah 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
    Mooyah Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 500 hours Classroom Training: 72 hours Additional Training: At local McDonald's restaurant Available at headquarters: 2 weeks.
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    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
    Mooyah Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 Mooyah

    MOOYAH...a distinctive new opportunity. One of the first things people say is "What is a MOOYAH?" Rich Hicks and Todd Istre, co-founders of MOOYAH, have the answer -"Just Burgers. Just Fries. Just Better." Simply put, MOOYAH is dedicated to serving the best burgers and fries you have ever tasted. MOOYAH is built to be a leading force in the "fast casual" dining industry. The restaurant has a clean, crisp and cool atmosphere with excellent Guest service and a contagious amount of energy. Plus, the restaurant's menu board is as simple as it gets, offering only burgers, fries, and to satisfy the occasional sweet tooth, thick and frosty shakes. Every MOOYAH hamburger is made to order with 100 percent fresh America beef and daily baked buns. From the moment Guests enter the door, their five senses are overwhelmed with the "MOOYAH" experience. With such a simple and exciting restaurant concept, the founders decided to make the business side of MOOYAH just as attractive. By thinking through everything from the broad appeal of hamburgers and simplicity of operations to real estate availability, MOOYAH is creating positive relationships between its key stakeholders, franchisees and employees. MOOYAH is always searching for new, well-qualified franchisees who share its passion for serving Guests the greatest hamburger and french fry they have ever tasted. Come indulge in the MOOYAH experience.

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