McDonald's vs The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
McDonald's Franchise
The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise
Investment $1,314,500 - $2,306,500$97,500 - $517,887
Franchise Fee $45,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%5.5%
Advertising Fee 4%+1%
Year Founded 19552010
Year Franchised 19552018
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $45K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
McDonald's Franchise
The Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    McDonald's Franchise
    The Original Hot Dog Factory 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 Original Hot Dog Factory Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 500 hours Classroom Training: 72 hours Additional Training: At local McDonald's restaurant On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Ongoing Support Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Marketing Support National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO
    Operations 82% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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

    		 Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    McDonald's Franchise
    The Original Hot Dog Factory 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 Original Hot Dog Factory

    The Original Hot Dog Factory is America’s favorite Hot Dog  restaurant. If you love hot dogs, then The Original Hot Dog Factory is the perfect place for you. We offer a wide variety of mouthwatering hot dogs that will make you ask for more. All hot dogs are served steamed, grilled, or fried with globally inspired toppings. A friendly staff and delicious food is what we are famed for. Not just hot dogs, our menu features many different beverages and desserts.
    WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A FRANCHISE PARTNER
    The Original Hot Dog Factory is seeking experienced single or multi-unit franchisees to acquire and develop locations in shopping areas, airports, colleges, and more. We bring strong financials and a culture that promotes community. We will negotiate development agreements ranging from a minimum of three, to over one hundred locations.Being a great Franchise Partner requires a combination of aptitude, good judgement, and perseverance. We are looking for people with a passion for business, matched by their desire to deliver the highest-quality customer service and hospitality. A focus on delivering the The Original Hot Dog Factory experience and creating “wow” moments is a necessity.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee