Tony Roma's vs Shuckin' Shack Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Shuckin' Shack Franchise
Investment $2,182,500 - $3,580,000$252,700 - $841,750
Franchise Fee $30,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 4% of net sales3.5-5.5%
Advertising Fee 1/2% of net sales for Domestic & 1/4% of net sales for International1.5%
Year Founded 19722007
Year Franchised 19792014
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Shuckin' Shack Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Shuckin' Shack Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Shuckin' Shack Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 64 hours
Support - Ongoing Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing - Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations - Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 20

Expansion Plans
 
Tony Roma's Franchise
Shuckin' Shack Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

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 Shuckin' Shack

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When the founders opened the first Shuckin’ Shack in 2007, their goal was to provide the highest quality seafood and drinks while removing all the pre-conceived notions of only getting great food a few times per year. Opening the second location in Historic Wilmington in 2012 brought similar success, even in a market flooded with seafood restaurants, taverns, and bars. One thing remained clear - Shuckin’ Shack was different than the tired “fry it all” seafood houses found all over the Southeastern United States. After a warm reception and a number of awards, as well as being featured in Coastal Living Magazine’s “22 Best Seafood Dives in America,” 2014 brought a new adventure: franchising. Sticking with the same mantra that brought two successful restaurants in North Carolina,

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar can now be found in multiple states with over a dozen locations. The formula that works for “The Shack” can be found in their mission statement: “To show each guest ‘A Good Shuckin’ Time’ through fresh seafood, high-quality spirits, and exceptional customer service.”
Are you ready to bring ‘A Good Shuckin’ Time’ to your community?

Seeking new franchise units in the following regions/states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee