Culver vs Mooyah Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Culver Franchise
Mooyah Franchise
Investment $2,349,000 - $5,356,000$403,750 - $639,100
Franchise Fee $55,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee 2.5%3%
Year Founded 19842007
Year Franchised 19882007
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years+5+5
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years+5+5
Renewal Fee $30K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Culver Franchise
Mooyah Franchise
Experience - The desire to be part of an exciting franchise opportunity with an emerging fast casual restaurant concept. Prefer multi-unit restaurant operations and/or development experience. The ability to deliver a superlative Guest experience while maintaining a dedication to develop strong ties to the community. A passion for and dedication to operations excellence. The ability to create and manage an organization that effectively recruits, trains, retains, and motivates people. Clear understanding of the markets that you would be developing. Adequate capitalization to meet your development commitment of one or more MOOYAH Burgers & Fries restaurant. MOOYAH requires you to have a minimum net worth of approximately $500,000. And minimum liquid cash of approximately $200,000.

Financing Options

 
Culver Franchise
Mooyah Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Culver Franchise
Mooyah Franchise
Training -Available at headquarters: 2 weeks.
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 50

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

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Expansion Plans

 
Culver Franchise
Mooyah Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Culver

After working with his parents in their restaurants, Craig Culver decided it was time to open one for himself. In 1984 Culver, with the help of his wife Lea and parents George and Ruth, transformed the A&W his parents owned since the sixties into Culver's Frozen Custard. Its founder's family inspired the menu for the initial Sauk City, Wisconsin, restaurant. When Culver's mother made hamburgers, she would put a dab of butter on the crown of the hamburger buns before toasting them; something her children felt made them taste better. Today, employees at each Culver's location use the same technique when making their ButterBurgers. There are Culver's locations in twelve states. All Culver's franchisees are owner/operators.
 
We’re looking for leaders with the initiative and skills to take a team of people and operate a Culver’s according to our high standards. You need energy and enthusiasm. You have to be willing to work hard. You have to love people and believe, as we do, that having a great heart is also good business.

Culver’s has grown to over 500 restaurants in 22 states.

Culver's is leading the way in the industry and in our communities. If you are craving a restaurant business made to order for you, where your financial success is directly related to how well you and your team execute against Culver’s mission that every guest who chooses Culver’s leaves happy, we invite you to consider becoming a Culver’s franchisee.

Seeking new franchise units in: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming

"Entrepreneur


#9 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#5 in Franchise 500 for 2021






About Mooyah

MOOYAH...a distinctive new opportunity. One of the first things people say is "What is a MOOYAH?" Rich Hicks and Todd Istre, co-founders of MOOYAH, have the answer -"Just Burgers. Just Fries. Just Better." Simply put, MOOYAH is dedicated to serving the best burgers and fries you have ever tasted. MOOYAH is built to be a leading force in the "fast casual" dining industry. The restaurant has a clean, crisp and cool atmosphere with excellent Guest service and a contagious amount of energy. Plus, the restaurant's menu board is as simple as it gets, offering only burgers, fries, and to satisfy the occasional sweet tooth, thick and frosty shakes. Every MOOYAH hamburger is made to order with 100 percent fresh America beef and daily baked buns. From the moment Guests enter the door, their five senses are overwhelmed with the "MOOYAH" experience. With such a simple and exciting restaurant concept, the founders decided to make the business side of MOOYAH just as attractive. By thinking through everything from the broad appeal of hamburgers and simplicity of operations to real estate availability, MOOYAH is creating positive relationships between its key stakeholders, franchisees and employees. MOOYAH is always searching for new, well-qualified franchisees who share its passion for serving Guests the greatest hamburger and french fry they have ever tasted. Come indulge in the MOOYAH experience.

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