Checkers Drive-In vs Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Checkers Drive-In vs Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Checkers Drive-In Franchise
Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise
Investment $259,000 - $1,431,000$2,899 - $15,999
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee 4.5%-
Year Founded 1986-
Year Franchised 1989-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Checkers Drive-In Franchise
Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Checkers Drive-In Franchise
    Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts 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/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Checkers Drive-In Franchise
    Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 160-220 hours Classroom Training: 32-40 hours Additional Training: In training restaurant -
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans
     
    Checkers Drive-In Franchise
    Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Checkers Drive-In

    Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, Inc. is the largest double drive-thru restaurant chain in the United States. Checkers develops, produces, owns, operates, and franchises quick service “double drive-thru” restaurants under the two brand names “Checkers" and “Rally’s Hamburgers". The restaurants are designed to provide fast and efficient automobile-oriented service and appeal to guests of all ages. The double drive-thru concept allows Checkers' and Rally’s Hamburgers to capitalize on the fact that approximately fifty percent of all quick-service food business is drive-thru. Guests can also enjoy a 1950’s flashback with walk-up ordering and outdoor dining in the outside picnic area at most locations.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Checkers 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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    #198 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #162 in Franchise 500 for 2021.






    About Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts

    Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts has become one of the largest, best-known and by far the most respected manufacturer and provider of hot dog carts both nationally and internationally. We know what works, and we will help make it happen for you. By purchasing directly from us, the manufacturer, we can offer you substantial discounts for an individual hot dog cart or for an entire fleet of mobile food vending carts (long word for hotdog cart). And, we don't just manufacture and sell "average" hot dog carts. Our vending carts are designed and built to very strict quality control standards. We have been in the business for over 20 years, and we know exactly what you need to succeed! We stand behind every product you see here on our website, or at our showroom in Florida. You will definitely appreciate our incredible attention to detail and quality. We work hard and strive to be #1!