Tony Roma's vs Slapfish Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
Investment $2,182,500 - $3,580,000$447,600 - $757,650
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4% of net sales6%
Advertising Fee 1/2% of net sales for Domestic & 1/4% of net sales for International2%
Year Founded 19722012
Year Franchised 19792013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 1 week
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Grand Opening Field Operations
Marketing -Co-op Advertising
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Tony Roma's

Tony Roma's is a full service, casual dining restaurant where you can find premier ribs and steaks in locations across the world. With over 150 restaurant locations on six continents, Tony Roma's is one of the most recognized brand names in the world! From Miami to Los Angeles, Orlando to Edmonton, and Tokyo to Madrid, Tony Roma's serves its signature ribs, world famous onion loaf, and other steak, chicken and seafood entrees to thousands of guests every day. Development of Tony Roma's is continuing in new and existing markets around the world. - Worldwide superior brand name recognition.

- Restaurants in over 33 countries

- Franchise focused senior management and disciplines

- Innovative menu

- Casually sophisticated ambiance

- Globally experienced and successful management team

- Parent company has no debt and healthy cash reserves

- Parent company has no pending or current litigation

If you are interested in a terrific franchise opportunity and have a desire to open your own Tony Roma's Restaurant, here is your chance!

About Slapfish

Slapfish Model #1 - Slapfish "X"

  • 400 - 1,200 square feet
  • Ideal for airports, small locations, kiosks and food courts
  • No bussers or food runners
  • Express consolidated menu with quick ticket time
  • Built to handle mass volume with low labor
  • Examples: Lost Angeles LAX Airport - open, Baltimore BWI Airport - opening soon, Slapfish Laguna Beach - open

Slapfish Model #2 - Fast Casual

  • 1,200 - 2,000 square feet
  • Order at the counter, take a number, and food served tableside
  • Beer and wine available
  • Bussers and foodrunners

Slapfish Model #3 - Just Lobster Rolls

  • "Roll in the Wall"
  • Small Space - 400 - 600 square feet
  • Airports, kiosks and strip malls
  • The only thing on the menu - our famous lobster rolls
  • Cape Code potato chips and artisan bottled sodas at counter
  • Simple labor - it just takes two!