Fuddruckers vs Foster's Grille Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fuddruckers vs Foster's Grille including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fuddruckers Franchise
Foster's Grille Franchise
Investment $495,000 - $1,565,000$291,700 - $538,100
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee .25%-
Year Founded 19801999
Year Franchised 19832005
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $25K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fuddruckers Franchise
Foster's Grille Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Fuddruckers Franchise
    Foster's Grille Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Fuddruckers Franchise
    Foster's Grille Franchise
    Training 6-week training program-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Regional advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Fuddruckers Franchise
    Foster's Grille Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Fuddruckers

    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.

    About Foster's Grille

    Great food and good times are always on tap at Foster’s Grille, your friendly neighborhood gathering place. Simple, fresh food. Served fast and made to order. From our famous Charburgers to our jumbo wings, extra-thick shakes and hand-cut fries, Foster’s is your go-to place to join the family for dinner, catch the big game, relax for a few happy hours or just grab take-out on the way home. It’s always the right time for Foster’s.