Famous Sam's vs GRAPES Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Famous Sam's Franchise
GRAPES Franchise
Investment $586,000 - $1,200,000N/A
Franchise Fee $30,000$0
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -.5% +3% locally
Year Founded 19791980
Year Franchised 19891980
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Famous Sam's Franchise
GRAPES Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Industry experience preferred, not required; strong management background
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    Financing Options
     
    Famous Sam's Franchise
    GRAPES Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Famous Sam's Franchise
    GRAPES Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    Operations 46% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Famous Sam's Franchise
    GRAPES Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Famous Sam's

    In Tucson, Arizona, in 1963, Sam Schantz opened a small neighborhood bar called 'Sam's Tavern.' Serving overstuffed pastrami and ham sandwiches, Sam's Tavern kept customers entertained with pool tables, pinball machines and television. In February 1987, Sam's Tavern incorporated as Famous Sam's Corp., and franchising began the next year. In 1997, Famous Sam's Inc. was incorporated as a wholly owned subsidiary, and company headquarters moved to Phoenix. Famous Sam's Restaurant/Sports Bars offers reasonably priced casual dining with 'Overstuffed/Oversized' sandwiches and a full bar. Restaurants feature televisions tuned to sporting events and the 'National Trivia Network,' inviting guests to play trivia games. Game areas include pool tables, darts and video games.

    About GRAPES

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING