Off The Grill vs Tony Roma's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Off The Grill vs Tony Roma's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Off The Grill Franchise
Tony Roma's Franchise
Investment $350,000$2,182,500 - $3,580,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%4% of net sales
Advertising Fee -1/2% of net sales for Domestic & 1/4% of net sales for International
Year Founded 19981972
Year Franchised 19991979
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $12.5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Off The Grill Franchise
Tony Roma's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Off The Grill Franchise
    Tony Roma's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Off The Grill Franchise
    Tony Roma's Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, National media-
    Operations 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Off The Grill Franchise
    Tony Roma's Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Off The Grill

    Off the Grill was founded in 1998 by Alan Thompson. It began franchising in 1999. The privately held company is based in Maryland Heights, Missouri

    About Tony Roma's

    Tony Roma's is a full service, casual dining restaurant where you can find premier ribs and steaks in locations across the world. With over 150 restaurant locations on six continents, Tony Roma's is one of the most recognized brand names in the world! From Miami to Los Angeles, Orlando to Edmonton, and Tokyo to Madrid, Tony Roma's serves its signature ribs, world famous onion loaf, and other steak, chicken and seafood entrees to thousands of guests every day. Development of Tony Roma's is continuing in new and existing markets around the world. - Worldwide superior brand name recognition.

    - Restaurants in over 33 countries

    - Franchise focused senior management and disciplines

    - Innovative menu

    - Casually sophisticated ambiance

    - Globally experienced and successful management team

    - Parent company has no debt and healthy cash reserves

    - Parent company has no pending or current litigation

    If you are interested in a terrific franchise opportunity and have a desire to open your own Tony Roma's Restaurant, here is your chance!