Krystal Restaurants vs Grill'd Burger Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Krystal Restaurants vs Grill'd Burger including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Krystal Restaurants Franchise
Grill'd Burger Franchise
Investment $900,000 - $1,300,000$555,590 - $885,700
Franchise Fee $32,500N/A
Royalty Fee 4.5%8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 1932-
Year Franchised 1990-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $8.1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Krystal Restaurants Franchise
Grill'd Burger Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Krystal Restaurants Franchise
    Grill'd Burger Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Krystal Restaurants Franchise
    Grill'd Burger Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 94% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Krystal Restaurants Franchise
    Grill'd Burger Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Krystal Restaurants

    The Krystal Company is the oldest quick service restaurant chain in the South and the second oldest in the United States. The Chattanooga-based company currently has more than 450 restaurants in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Founded in 1932, Krystal restaurants have become more than sparkling-clean eateries where friendly employees serve up fresh, delicious food. Krystal has become a cultural icon and an experience that virtually every man, woman and child in the South has shared. Nearly everyone in the region has a Krystal memory. The Krystal brand, and the great food, service, value and setting which it represents, has taken a prominent place in the South's cultural landscape.

    About Grill'd Burger

    Anyone who has ever been to Grill'd knows that the burgers are addictive, tasty and healthy and that there should be a Grill'd restaurant just about everywhere! So, to meet your demands, we are on a nationwide search for franchise partners. If you are passionate, hard-working, awesome at leading people, and love interacting with customers, keep reading on http://www.grilld.com.au/own-grilld/open-a-grilld/.
    Opportunities exist throughout Australia.
    Becoming part of the Grill’d franchise family is a great opportunity to run your own business while being part of an established network. Benefits include the potential to earn strong returns via a proven and profitable business model; the ability to leverage the strength of the Grill’d brand and purchasing power; ongoing training, operations and marketing support and access to Grill’d intellectual property and systems.
    In addition to these benefits, we hope you will have some fun and enjoy being part of the Grill’d team.