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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Buffalo Philly's vs Scores Restaurants including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $215,200 - $376,100 | $537,000 - $737,000 |
Franchise Fee | $18,000 | $45,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 2000 | 1995 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 1996 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $9K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | To qualify, an individual or group must have a strong desire to own and operate the unit. Scores looks for owner - operators who are fully committed to the business and to making it a success, as well as an ability to relate well to employees, customers and the community. At Scores we are constantly seeking high caliber owner-operators with a background in food service driven businesses and a keen respect with and for the workings of a restaurant. | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | Yes/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Eight to twelve weeks of in-store training for themselves and their key management people, in an appropriately designated Scores restaurant |
Support | Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Assistance during the hiring process and additional support at the restaurant opening to assist with staff training and to ensure the restaurant opens smoothly. Ongoing support includes regular visits from the H/O management, regional meetings and annual franchise conventions. |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 12
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | No | - |
Buffalo Philly is a unique high-energy restaurant concept dedicated to serving family and friends of all ages. Our mission is to provide a quality meal with exceptional value, complete with professional customer service whether dining in our relaxed, friendly atmosphere or taking the order to go. Buffalo Philly's offers full catering to any special event or party, or you can bring your group here. At Buffalo Philly's�, great tasting food is our promise. Our menu will feature brand name products such as made to order Perdue Jumbo chicken and wings as well as Certified Black Angus Steak. Our products are 100% guaranteed whether you choose from our 9 delicious sauces for your wings or a mouthwatering Philadelphia cheesesteak with saut�ed Vidalia onions and portabella mushrooms.