Buffalo Philly's vs Melt Shop Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
Melt Shop Franchise
Investment $215,200 - $376,100$368,240 - $698,800
Franchise Fee $18,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20002010
Year Franchised 20042017
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 Years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 Years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
Melt Shop Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Melt Shop is seeking well capitalized partners who are entrepreneurial and have a strong knowledge of their market. The ideal franchisee is a proven multi-unit operator in the restaurant industry. At this time we are not offering sub-franchises.

    Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Melt Shop Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 224 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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)

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 15

    Expansion Plans

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Melt Shop Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Melt Shop

    Melt Shop believes that one quality, more than any other, determines the success of a concept: the strength of the brand and its connection to guests.
    Melt Shop was built upon that premise
    Seeking multi-unit franchisees with strong restaurant and hospitality experience and a shared dedication to operational excellence who have a strong knowledge of their market. The ideal franchisee is a proven multi-unit operator in the restaurant industry. At this time we are not offering sub-franchises.