Red Robin Gourmet Burgers vs The Dogout Franchise Comparison

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers was founded in 1969. It is a casual dining restaurant chain that serves up wholesome, fun, feel-good experiences in a family-friendly environment. Red Robin restaurants are famous for serving more than 22 high-quality gourmet burgers in a variety of recipes with Bottomless Steak Fries, as well as salads, soups, appetizers, entrees, desserts, and signature Mad Mixology Beverages. There are more than 360 Red Robin restaurants located across the United States and Canada, which include both corporate-owned locations and those operating under franchise or license agreements.

The initial franchise fee is $35,000. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a RED ROBIN® RESTAURANT ranges from $2,220,000 to $4,115,000 for a freestanding prototype building, or $1,865,000 to $3,635,000 for a standard-size, in-line space prototype or for a mid-size, in-line space prototype.

These ranges include the initial franchise fee of $35,000 that you must pay to the franchisor but does not include the cost of buying, building or renting the restaurant location and the cost to obtain a liquor license.

The DogOut promises to provide you with all the tools you need to start your own DogOut and promises to continue to support you after your restaurant opens. 

DogOut provides assistance in the following areas:

-Store layout & design

-Equipment sources

-Finance guidance

-Recommended suppliers & purveyors

-Training & support in your restaurant

-Operating, information & control systems

-Marketing systems & guidance

-Proprietary recipes & products

-Restaurant location & market analysis systems