Viva the Chef vs Ultimate Drivers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Viva the Chef vs Ultimate Drivers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Viva the Chef Franchise
Ultimate Drivers Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $500,000$45,000 - $65,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$5,000 - $7,500
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20031993
Year Franchised 20042000
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Viva the Chef Franchise
Ultimate Drivers Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    Ultimate Drivers 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
     
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    Ultimate Drivers Franchise
    Training -A comprehensive 3-week training course is provided, covering such topics as: management & sales techniques/ operating systems & methods/ customer & employee relations/ local advertising & promotion.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    Ultimate Drivers Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Viva the Chef

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    About Ultimate Drivers

    Ultimate Drivers of Canada's success is built upon hard work, dedication to detail, uncompromising attention to safety, streamlined operations and the firm conviction that the customer is the boss. It is this mindset that we look for in a franchisee.
    Your formula For Success
    Are you energetic, enthusiastic & determined to put your management ability to work? Low capital costs, combined with significant recurring revenue centers are the answer in today's competitive marketplace. We provide you with, not only a "proven formula", but the tools necessary to put your skills to work! We "turnkey" your location from site selection to store opening. We negotiate the lease with the Landlord, sign the head lease & sublease the location to you. Our Operations team handles all aspects of design, decor & equipment requirements. Our expertise will add to your "on the job" training by not only setting up your franchise, but working with you to ensure a successful launch of your business, as well as providing on-going operational guidance.
     
    We offer * Complete computerized business operation * Site selection * Financing assistance * In house course design * Government compliance review staff * Industry Operations Manual * Community Marketing Manual * Driving School interior signage package * Pooled advertising fund
     
    In Canada, the franchise fee for a single classroom in populations of 50,000 or more is $7,500. This includes an exclusive territorial and video license fee. In populations less than 50,000, the franchise fee is $5,000.

    All franchise fees include a four-week Young Drivers instructor training program for one person, a ten-day Young Drivers classroom teacher program for one person, and a five-day business management program for up to two people.

    Additional classrooms within the exclusive franchise area are priced at $2,500. Classrooms outside the exclusive franchise area are $5,000 for populations of 50,000 or more and $3,000 for populations less than 50,000.

    For franchising fees in countries other than Canada, please contact Peter Christianson at [email protected].