Beef O'Brady's vs D'Arcy McGee's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Beef O'Brady's vs D'Arcy McGee's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Beef O'Brady's Franchise
D'Arcy McGee's Franchise
Investment $806,825 - $1,288,350$517,000 - $1,872,500
Franchise Fee $37,500$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee 2.3%-
Year Founded 19851979
Year Franchised 19981980
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Beef O'Brady's Franchise
D'Arcy McGee's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Beef O'Brady's Franchise
    D'Arcy McGee's 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
     
    Beef O'Brady's Franchise
    D'Arcy McGee's Franchise
    Training At Beef'O'Brady's University, workshops-
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Regional advertising-
    Operations 20% 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
     
    Beef O'Brady's Franchise
    D'Arcy McGee's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Beef O'Brady's

    We have franchised our restaurant concept, Beef'O'Brady's Family Sports Pubs, because we believe motivated and well-trained Strategic Partners can be strong, successful Beef's operators in their local communities. We award franchise licenses to those Strategic Partners who share our beliefs. Our primary mission is to attract and keep customers by making sure they are very satisfied every time they visit a Beef's. We are in the business of "Business". Our reason for being is economic performance. Our purpose is to attract and keep customers. Our results are measured by satisfied customers. We create Strategic Partnerships with franchisees who believe in focusing their attention on attracting and keeping customers. We believe franchising is the most effective multi-unit distribution method for us to dominate local markets.

    The total investment necessary to begin operations of one Family Sports Pub ranges from $806,825 to $1,288,350, including $37,890 to be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
    If you want development rights for Family Sports Pubs, you must pay $31,250 to $46,250 to the franchisor or its affiliate as an initial development fee (which equals the sum of half of the initial franchise fees for 2 Family Sports Pubs on the low end to 5 Family Sports Pubs on the high end)

    About D'Arcy McGee's

    Our warm Irish hospitality welcomes you to a place where you can enjoy the best of both food and drink in an atmosphere that encourages sharing good times with family and friends. Enjoy a balance of traditional Irish favourites with fresh new flavours - Salmon Nioise, Rosslare Lambshank and delicious Grillbreads. Or, sample our unique selection of perfectly poured pints, fine whiskeys, scotches, wines and refreshing cocktails. So, get your Irish On, become part of a unique pub experience.