Mr. Goodburger's vs Rally's Hamburgers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
Rally's Hamburgers Franchise
Investment $155,000 - $210,000$254,000 - $1,431,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6-8%4%
Advertising Fee -4.5%
Year Founded 20011985
Year Franchised 20030
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
Rally's Hamburgers Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • (industry and general business experience are recommended)
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    Financing Options
     
    Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
    Rally's Hamburgers 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
     
    Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
    Rally's Hamburgers Franchise
    Training Internet refresher courses-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans
     
    Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
    Rally's Hamburgers Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Mr. Goodburger's

    The business built on creating healthy, animal-free fast food went belly up. See Wink's Cheeseburger Factory.

    About Rally's Hamburgers

    As one of the country’s most recognized brands, Checkers & Rally's is an industry leader with over 30 years of experience and more than 800 restaurants. Our guests' love for our bold flavored and seared burgers, indulgent milkshakes, and Famous Seasoned Fries is driving us to expand in new cities and develop in existing markets across the country. We continue to accelerate with unprecedented growth. Because we put our franchisees first, you can enjoy a business made to last. Come grow with us and learn how we’ve got our franchisees back!

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Rallys Restaurant (excluding real estate and related costs) is: $780,000 to $1,431,000 for a new modular design single drive-thru restaurant; $320,500 to $787,000 for a site built, conversion or used modular drive-thru restaurant; $259,700 to $648,000 for an endcap strip-center and gas/convenience restaurant; and $254,000 to $514,000 for a Non-Traditional, Walmart or in-line restaurant in a high-density market. This includes $10,000 to $50,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or an affiliate, plus $10,000 for each additional restaurant that you agree to develop under a development agreement.

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