Shoney's Restaurants vs Applebee's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Shoney's Restaurants Franchise
Applebee's Franchise
Investment $568,000 - $2,800,000$2,009,038 - $8,267,250
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 2.5-3.5%4% initially, 5% possible after
Advertising Fee -not less than 4%
Year Founded 19681980
Year Franchised 19712014
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Shoney's Restaurants Franchise
Applebee's Franchise
Experience

Solid business experience Multi-unit management Proven expertise in retail (food and beverage a plus) Previous franchise experience advantageous

Our Ideal Franchise Partner -Is committed to a long term franchise relationship built on trust and respect -Knows how to build a brand -Understands that accessible pricing and value are core components of casual dining -Has prior hospitality experience or knowledge, particularly in critical areas like supply chain, quality assurance, real estate development, and marketing -Has or will have infrastructure dedicated to the development of our brand -Has material liquidity and net worth, with access to capital -Has a track record of developing multi-unit restaurant systems

Financing Options
 
Shoney's Restaurants Franchise
Applebee'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
 
Shoney's Restaurants Franchise
Applebee's Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Shoney's Restaurants Franchise
Applebee's Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Shoney's Restaurants

Since 1947, Shoney’s has been known for authentic southern dishes that are available for breakfast, lunch, supper and to-go.
Today, after completing an extensive revitalization program that includes a focus on freshly prepared, innovative menu items, beautifully redesigned restaurants with flat screen TV’s and modern furnishings and the commitment to give back to the communities we serve, Shoney’s truly is better than ever.
Shoney’s is a Nashville-based company with more than 140 restaurants located in 16 states. Each restaurant strives to give back and be a pillar to the community, which is the hallmark of Shoney’s culture. We support local schools, sports teams, the military, firefighters, police, EMTs and more.
From San Antonio, Texas to Dover, Ohio and every location in between, our restaurants are committed to partner with the communities we serve.

Grow with us! Make Shoney’s a part of your future and invest in a business you’ll be proud to own.

About Applebee's

Applebee's is the largest casual dining chain in the world with sales of $4.7 billion in 2006. Already the business staple of friendly casual dining, Applebee's is pursuing expansion opportunities, and is looking for individuals/firms with a serious interest in developing our successful brand internationally. For years Applebee's has embraced neighborhood culture, providing high-quality food and drinks in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Compared to the competition, Applebee's consistently delivers food to the consumer faster as well as more affordably. We plan to take this same mantra abroad, creating a warm, inviting dining experience designed around location-specific demographics and customer preference information.

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