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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of M&M Meat Shops vs Dinner By Design including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $300,000 | $91,000 - $149,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 3% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1980 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 1981 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | Half of current fran. fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media |
Operations |
17% of all franchisees own more than one unit
100% of current franchisees are owner/operators |
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
"One of the Hottest Franchise Sensations Sweeping the Nation!" If you think you've got what it takes to help thousands of women save time, have fun and have a better answer to family dinner time, let us show you how! When you own a Dinner by Design franchise you will enjoy: - Quantity Discounts As Part of the Dinner by Design Purchasing Network - Ongoing Marketing and Public Relations Support - In-Market Advertising and Marketing Kit - Site Selection & Ongoing Operations Support - A Proven Business Model for Kitchen, Delivery and Pick Up Sales - No Sales Thresholds - Web Sales Support - Comprehensive Training Program These are just a few of the benefits of becoming a Dinner by Design team member.