Grandy's vs la prep Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Grandy's Franchise
la prep Franchise
Investment $799,800 - $1,104,000$300,000 - $425,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19732010
Year Franchised 19772010
Term Of Agreement -10 years+5
Term Of Agreement -10 years+5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Grandy's Franchise
la prep Franchise
Experience -No related experience is necessary, just your desire to learn. We provide all the training and assistance you will need to operate your franchise.

Financing Options
 
Grandy's Franchise
la prep Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Grandy's Franchise
la prep Franchise
Training -3-week training program provides hands-on experience covering all phases of operating your la prep franchise. You will receive Operations Manuals that cover everything from employee hiring and training to product preparation, management, advertising and business systems. The training continues with special on-site support by one of our training managers for 1 week for your restaurant opening.
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Grandy's Franchise
la prep Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion -Yes

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 la prep

la prep is a privately-owned Canadian restaurant franchising system. Our dedicated franchisees are hands-on owner/operators that are both personally and financially committed to their business, resulting in a maximized level of customer service. As we continue our expansion of the brand we are always searching for qualified individuals to join our franchise community.