Wingstop vs Scores Restaurants Franchise Comparison

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

 
Wingstop Franchise
Scores Restaurants Franchise
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 19941995
Year Franchised 19981996
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Wingstop Franchise
Scores Restaurants Franchise
Experience
  • General business 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

     
    Wingstop Franchise
    Scores Restaurants Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Wingstop Franchise
    Scores Restaurants Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 139 hours Classroom Training: 48 hoursEight 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 cooperativesAssistance 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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Wingstop Franchise
    Scores Restaurants Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Wingstop

    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.

    Veteran Incentives   $15,000 off first-store franchise fee
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    #42 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #22 in Franchise 500 for 2021.






    About Scores Restaurants

    In 1995, the first Scores Rotisserie had opened in Montreal. For over 20 years, Scores Rotisserie, a Quebec business, has welcomed their guests for all occasions with generous family-style meals. It is with pride that our chefs create fresh food by hand on a daily basis using their years of experience.
    Scores Restaurants offer their clients a family-type and casual setting with table service, always keeping in mind giving our clients the best value possible. That is why everyday, we strive to give our clients the best quality the market has to offer, at the best price possible, which explains our slogan: "Always more at Scores!".