Burger 21 vs Orion Food Systems Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Burger 21 vs Orion Food Systems including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Burger 21 Franchise
Orion Food Systems Franchise
Investment $448,247 - $1,175,164$59,500 - $140,000
Franchise Fee $27,000 - $40,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1% -3%-
Year Founded 20101982
Year Franchised 20111993
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Burger 21 Franchise
Orion Food Systems Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Burger 21 Franchise
Orion Food Systems Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/-No/No
Start-up Costs -/-No/Yes
Equipment -/-Yes/Yes
Inventory -/-No/Yes
Receivables -/-No/No
Payroll -/-No/No

Training & Support
 
Burger 21 Franchise
Orion Food Systems Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 45 hours Classroom Training: 9.5 hours
Support

*An online asset management tool offered to provide franchisees with access to system-wide marketing materials and the ability to customize these materials *Corporate and onsite training programs that are designed to help implement a standardized operating system *A Franchise Business Consultant (FBC) who is assigned to each franchisee to assist with business start-up and growth *Assistance from the FBC with financial analysis, operations evaluations, strategic planning and brainstorming of new ideas

Ongoing Support Newsletter Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing - Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations - Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 4 - 6

Expansion Plans
 
Burger 21 Franchise
Orion Food Systems Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Burger 21

Burger 21 is a new, innovative fast casual restaurant franchise concept that is changing consumers' expectations of the "better burger" category. With its chef-inspired creations, unique concept design and exceptional dining experience, Burger 21 is positioned for enormous growth.

About Orion Food Systems

"Orion

Orion Food Systems franchises a variety of quick-service brands that place locations within nontraditional locations such as convenience stores, hospitals, colleges, sports arenas, shopping centers, airports and military bases. Brands include Hot Stuff Pizza, Gourmet Grub, Chopz, and Chix Chicken.

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following regions/states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming

#228 in Franchise 500 for 2020.