National Sports Grill vs The Wine Loft Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of National Sports Grill vs The Wine Loft including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Company Overviews

About National Sports Grill

National Sports Grill's unique market strategy and commitment to customer satisfaction offers advantages to its franchisees. Owned and operated by Spectrum Restaurant Group, National Sports Grill (established in 1992) is currently the largest sports entertainment restaurant chain on the West Coast. Currently National has 4 Southern California locations in Anaheim, Santa Ana, Buena Park and Torrance. National Sports Grill delivers its unique sports entertainment to approximately 1 million customers annually. Each location features banquet facilities, billiards, a state-of-the art digital satellite system, the latest interactive sports arcade games, and more than 50 television monitors and/or 8ft. - 20 ft. theater-style giant screens per restaurant. Business at the National is based on food and sports and is event-driven to create exclusive National Sports Grill promotional programs. The promotional programs are based around the year's top sporting events and seasons, as well as National being linked to all upcoming events. We actively pursue and host national charity fundraisers, celebrity events, live radio broadcasts, athlete appearances and pool league tournaments. Ultimately, National boasts that there is "always an event going on at National." We provide comprehensive initial training for franchise owners and managers, as well as other ongoing training programs. National Sports Grill provides a wide range of support services for franchisees. VOTED #1 IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA IN 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004!

About The Wine Loft

The Wine Loft's chic modern decor and relaxing ambiance promote memorable experiences that turn customers into life-long partners. The first Wine Loft opened in New Orleans in March of 2003. In an effort to share its success, Doyle International decided to allow others to enjoy ownership opportunities of the brand. In 2006, the first Wine Loft franchise opened with incredible success. By early 2012, we expect to have 15 franchises and 7 corporate-owned locations across the country. Our goal was to create a relaxing atmosphere where people could get together and enjoy a great food and wine experience. To that effect, we combined wine, spirits, beer and sophisticated cuisine with efficient, friendly service. This thoughtful combination would ideally facilitate positive and memorable social interactions between our guests, making them long to return. TARGET MARKET Our target market and most loyal demographic segment consists of females aged 25-50 years. The Wine Loft enjoys great synergy with upscale restaurants, spas, salons, and women’s retailers and boutiques; it is also a popular destination for private and corporate events. FLEXIBILITY Our concept has the flexibility to afford each site the ability to develop its own unique design footprint. DESIRABLE LOCATIONS The following features have proven to be our best achievers: * Historic building with "loft" architectural features, exposed brick, high ceilings, wooden posts/beams * Street level of residential, hotel and office properties * End cap or pad site locations of high-end strip centers * Centers with unique architectural features * Lifestyle centers * Traditional neighborhood developments SIZE * 2,500 to 4,000 square feet. * Must have minimum 18-foot ceilings (desired height for mezzanine). * Adjacent outdoor patio area(s) totaling no less than 1,000 square feet