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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wingstop 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 | $376,300 - $724,200 | $537,000 - $737,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $45,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 4% | 2% |
Year Founded | 1994 | 1995 |
Year Franchised | 1998 | 1996 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
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 | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/Yes | No/No |
Inventory | No/Yes | No/No |
Receivables | No/Yes | No/No |
Payroll | No/Yes | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 139 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours | Eight to twelve weeks of in-store training for themselves and their key management people, in an appropriately designated Scores restaurant |
Support | Meetings, 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 | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | No | - |
Wingstop Franchising LLC is the franchisor. Wingstop restaurants offer
chicken wings in a variety of highly-seasoned flavors. They also offer
fresh-cut French fries, other foods, and beverages, including beer and
wine where legally permitted. A Wingstop franchise entitles the
franchisee to operate one restaurant at an approved location.