T.G.I. Friday's vs Wimpys Diner Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of T.G.I. Friday's vs Wimpys Diner including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Wimpys Diner Franchise
Investment $1,000,000 - $3,000,000$250,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee N/A$30,000
Royalty Fee -4%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19651988
Year Franchised 19881992
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Wimpys Diner Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Wimpys Diner Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Wimpys Diner Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Wimpys Diner Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About T.G.I. Friday's

T.G.I. Friday's restaurant brand is seeking franchisees with significant hospitality experience operating multiple restaurants. In addition the ideal candidate will exhibit the ability and have the infrastructure to implement as aggressive growth strategy.

About Wimpys Diner

Wimpy's Diner is a full menu Diner Style Restaurant chain with a nostalgic 50's and 60's atmosphere, serving Famous Burgers, Home style breakfast, Lunch, Dinner specials and other generously portioned entrees. Due to great public interest, the projected mark for the total number of stores in Southern Ontario was already surpassed by early 1997, thus creating the "WIMPY'S" trademark, which was issued in January of the same year. Wimpy's Diner Inc. is the licensing company for Wimpy's Diner chain.