Mr. Goodburger's vs Ward's Restaurants Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
Investment $155,000 - $210,000$250,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6-8%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2001-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • (industry and general business experience are recommended)
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
    Ward's Restaurants 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
    Ward's Restaurants 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
    Ward's Restaurants 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 Ward's Restaurants

    Ward’s Food Systems, Inc is the exclusive franchising agent for Ward’s Restaurants. Ward’s Food Systems provide consulting and support services to Ward’s franchisees, They assist in planning, site selection, construction, training, and opening of the new restaurant. After opening, regular visits by our franchise consultants help insure a successful program.

    Is a Ward’s franchise right for you? It has been for many people from all walks of life. If you are serious about ownership in the restaurant industry, willing to devote your time and energy, and have an adequate net worth, the proven concept of a Ward’s restaurant could be for you. We welcome your inquiries into the possibilities of becoming a Ward’s franchise owner. Feel free to call us at your convenience for more detailed information and a personal appointment.