Mr. Greek Restaurants vs Daphne's Greek Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Greek Restaurants vs Daphne's Greek Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Greek Restaurants Franchise
Daphne's Greek Cafe Franchise
Investment $400,000 - $750,000$1,500,000 - $3,000,000
Franchise Fee $35,000 - $50,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%3%
Year Founded 1988-
Year Franchised 1993-
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +5+5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Greek Restaurants Franchise
Daphne's Greek Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		•  * Experience as a multi-unit restaurant operator * A proven track record in the restaurant and/or hospitality industries * Recognition as a top restaurant operator * Net worth of $3 million * Liquid assets of $1.5 million * Infrastructure and resources to meet our development schedule * Real estate experience in the market to be developed * Cultural fit and a passion for Fresh, Greek and Delicious cuisine

    Financing Options
     
    Mr. Greek Restaurants Franchise
    Daphne's Greek Cafe Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Mr. Greek Restaurants Franchise
    Daphne's Greek Cafe 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, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Mr. Greek Restaurants Franchise
    Daphne's Greek Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Mr. Greek Restaurants

    The name MR. GREEK has become synonymous with Greek and Mediterranean cuisine that defines quality, value and service. MR. GREEK Mediterranean Grills are full service casual dining restaurants have patios, take-out and delivery. MR. GREEK serves a delicious blend of grilled seafood, pastas, and Greek specialties such as souvlaki, tzatziki, and saganaki. The franchisor, provides site selection, lease negotiation, construction, training and ongoing support.
    Owner-operators share two common passions. One is for the restaurant and the other is to succeed! A partnership with MR. GREEK is firmly based on the principle of mutual success, and on all parties striving together to achieve that success. MR. GREEK is seeking single or multi-unit franchisee partners in Ontario and Eastern Canada, and multi-unit development partners in territories throughout North America.

    About Daphne's Greek Cafe

    Acclaimed by the media, the Greek fast-casual eateries feature authentic dishes conceived and developed by founder, George Katakalidis. Daphne's Greek Cafe has become the largest, fast-casual Greek restaurant chain in the United States.

    Daphne's Greek Cafe was founded in 1991 and currently has restaurants throughout Arizona, California, and Colorado. Acclaimed by the media, the Greek fast-casual eateries feature authentic dishes conceived and developed by founder and entrepreneur, George Katakalidis. While nursing an injury during his time as a professional soccer player with the San Diego Sockers, Katakalidis realized the opportunity for high quality Greek cuisine at reasonable prices. 30+ years later, Daphne's Greek Cafe has become the largest, fast-casual Greek restaurant chain in the United States. The future growth of Daphne's Greek Cafe will be generated by the development of company owned restaurants as well as the sale of franchise area development agreements. Daphne's Greek Cafe does not sell single-unit franchises, so it is not possible to open just one cafe. If you are interested in a franchise area development agreement, please contact us or complete the form to the right: https://thefranchisemall.com/request/