BD's Mongolian Barbeque vs Crabby Joes Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of BD's Mongolian Barbeque vs Crabby Joes including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
Crabby Joes Franchise
Investment $881,000 - $2,276,500$700,000 - $850,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 1992-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 50% of fee at time of renewal-


Business Experience Requirements
 
BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
Crabby Joes Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
    Crabby Joes Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
    Crabby Joes Franchise
    Training Company certified training restaurant-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 75 - 100

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    BD's Mongolian Barbeque Franchise
    Crabby Joes Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About BD's Mongolian Barbeque

    BD's Mongolian Barbeque is the world's number one Create Your Own Stir-Fry restaurant concept where the guests choose their own ingredients from a great variety of meats, seafood, vegetables, salads, sauces and spices. The food is then prepared by master grillers on a 600 degree 7-foot grill. Since 1992, has been delivering a unique, interactive dining experience that sets us apart from the competition. has created a growing band of loyal customers that believe passionately about their ability to take charge of their own dining event. We call this our "You Rule the Experience" philosophy. The guests don't just like bd's, they "love it" as they feel they can take ownership of their own dining experience.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a bd’s Mongolian Grill® Restaurant is $881,000 to $2,276,500. This includes $45,000 to $65,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate.
    Development fees for Area Development Agreements are $45,000 for the first restaurant plus $10,000 for each additional restaurant that you agree to develop under the terms of the franchisor’s development schedule. These amounts will be credited against the payment of your initial franchise fees for each restaurant that you develop.

    About Crabby Joes

    Crabby Joe's is a fresh, entertaining concept setting new standards in the hospitality industry. In the months and years ahead, you will see more of the Crabby Joe's concept in locations throughout Ontario. Crabby Joe's Tap & Grill has already grown throughout southern Ontario and is now poised for rapid future expansion. Several markets have been identified as desirable opportunities and they look forward to discussing these with you.Crabby Joe's like to poke fun at themselves and to encourage their customers to share in an enjoyable visit. They promote themselves in the community, and encourage their franchisees to be active in their participation in special events, sponsoring local sports associations and helping charitable organizations, Crabby Joe's wants to be front and centre in the community. The fun theme is also carried through with their clients, encouraging them to participate in contests such as to jokingly nominate, "The Crabbiest Boss of the Month, etc., etc."