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Updated RecentlyGrandy's vs UFood Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Grandy's vs UFood including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $799,800 - $1,104,000 | $415,500 - $598,500 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $35,000 |
| Royalty Fee | - | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
| Year Founded | 1973 | 0 |
| Year Franchised | 1977 | 2014 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | · Minimum liquid assets: $200,000 · Minimum net worth: $350,000 |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
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| Equipment | -/- | -/- |
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| Receivables | -/- | -/- |
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Training & Support |
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| Training | - | UFood Grill offers all of our franchisees a comprehensive 5-week training program at the UFood Grill University. This program includes a mix of classroom, test kitchen, and live, hands-on store training for 3 people in your organization, one of whom must be your store manager. Our field training team will assist in the opening of each store. |
| Support | - | Ongoing support |
| Marketing | - | UFood Grill offers its franchisees a number of turnkey opening and ongoing marketing programs that will bring customers in the door. In addition, UFood Grill provides materials and promotions that are available through our graphics standards manual and marketing promotions manual available online as well as in hard copy. UFood Grill also has a state-of-the-art loyalty program for franchisees to understand customer behavior and create tailored marketing programs. UFood Grill will also help franchisees track purchasing and analyze customer shopping data. |
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Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | - |
| Canada Expansion | - | - |
| International Expansion | - | - |
Company Overviews
About Grandy's
Grandy's is now seeking outstanding franchise candidates in selected markets across the United States who share our passion for serving great food and want to grow with our respected brand.
Currently Grandy’s is sourcing new franchisees in markets that now have or have had open Grandy’s restaurants.
Grandy's franchise strategy includes a complete plan for managing and operating the establishment for a prospective franchisee.
The plan provides step-by-step procedures for every aspect of the business and, anticipating most management problems, provides a complete matrix for management decisions confronted by the franchisees.
The growth projections for year 2006 and beyond for franchisees are very optimistic.
At Grandy's, franchisees are never alone, which is one of the strongest benefits that one could hope for in this tough business world. Franchisees have Grandy's support, as well as other franchisees, who have moved through parallel business experiences.
As Grandy's has matured, our brand name and trademark has become more valuable. What this means to you, a future franchisee, is that the multiplication of sites creates a stronger market presence, which benefits all franchisees.
If you are interested, please forward your name, contact information and geographical area of interest for development to [email protected] and someone will contact you as soon as possible.
Thanks for your interest in Grandy's!
About UFood
With a sleek inviting design and setting, that serves fresh and delicious food fast, UFood Grill is meeting the current and increasing demand from its customers. With all menu items that are fresh, baked and never fried, as well as under 700 calories, UFood Grill is leading the rapidly growing fast casual segment of franchising. UFood Grill offers a customizable menu with Better-For-U food that can meet all dietary needs/restrictions.
At UFood Grill, we are with you every step of the way:
· Site selection
· Submittal of LOI/Lease draft
· Store design
· Construction
· Training
· Grand Opening Support
· Ongoing operational support
· Ongoing marketing support