Buffalo Philly's vs My Friend's Place Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
My Friend's Place Franchise
Investment $215,200 - $376,100$156,650 - $260,400
Franchise Fee $18,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20001980
Year Franchised 20041980
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
My Friend's Place Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    My Friend's Place Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    My Friend's Place Franchise
    Training -1. Headquarters 12 Business Days

    2. Franchisee Site 12 Business Days

    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesField Operation Evaluation

    Field Training: At Additional Cost

    Initial Store Opening

    Inventory Control: At Additional Cost

    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)

    Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed


    Expansion Plans

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    My Friend's Place Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Buffalo Philly's

    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.

    About My Friend's Place

    A quality franchise opportunity for your financial independence and future. Our restaurants cater to the quality-oriented customer interested in a quick, yet light and healthy lunch, specializing in sandwiches, salads, soups and home-made desserts. MY FRIEND'S PLACE is a 'Fresh Food Express!'