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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fuddruckers vs Roy Rogers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $495,000 - $1,565,000 | $767,250 - $1,580,950 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | .25% | 3% |
Year Founded | 1980 | 1968 |
Year Franchised | 1983 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $25K | - |
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/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | No/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | No/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | 6-week training program | On-The-Job Training: 25 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software |
Marketing | Regional advertising | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations |
53% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
The first Fuddruckers opened in San Antonio, Texas in 1980 with a classic American nostalgia theme. Fuddruckers operates and franchises more than 200 restaurants in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Middle East. The emphasis today is the same as it was in 1980 - we use only the freshest ingredients. Our restaurants serve only the freshest beef and feature on-premise bakeries where bread and dessert items are baked fresh daily. It's truly a "build-your-own meal" experience.
Roy Rogers' restaurants provide a wide variety of appealing, prepared-to-order foods with quality and freshness that set a new standard in the quick service segment. For over 35 years Roy Rogers has been offering the 'Big Three' - hamburgers, chicken and roast beef. Our "Choose any side" option includes French fries, baked and mashed potatoes, fresh fruit cup, cole slaw, baked apples, tossed salad or baked beans. Our signature Fixin's Bar enables guests to dress their sandwich the way they like it without the need for a special order. Our signature freshness is made possible through our unwillingness to compromise on ingredients or technique...a difference our guests notice. There is no single factor that accounts for the powerful appeal of the Roy Rogers concept. Rather, it's a combination of many strategic, operational and promotional elements - all focused on the common goal of operational efficiency and total guest satisfaction that makes Roy Rogers so appealing as a restaurant and as a business opportunity.
WHY ROYS?: Widespread Appeal
At Roy Rogers Restaurants, there's something for everyone, as evident by the diversity of our guests. On any given day, Roy Rogers widespread appeal will see executives stopping in for a delicious breakfast or business lunch, friends meeting for a midday meal, families with young children, or senior citizens enjoying an evening out.
Fresh, Prepared-to-Order Products
Inviting, Comfortable Decor