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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fat Patty's vs The Original Hot Dog Factory including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $627,533 - $1,048,500 | $97,500 - $517,887 |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $20,000 |
| Royalty Fee | - | 5.5% |
| Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
| Year Founded | - | 2010 |
| Year Franchised | - | 2018 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | -Working capital of $750,000 with good credit -Solid business experience sales and business experience required -Knowledge of the trade area where the store will be located -Passion for service | - |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
| Equipment | -/- | -/- |
| Inventory | -/- | -/- |
| Receivables | -/- | -/- |
| Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 20 hours Classroom Training: 20 hours |
| Support | - | Ongoing Support Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection |
| Marketing | - | Marketing Support National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO |
| Operations | - | Absentee Ownership Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | - |
| Canada Expansion | - | - |
| International Expansion | - | - |
Fat Patty’s opened its doors in 2007 beside the campus of Marshall
University in Huntington, West Virginia. We now have 4 locations in West
Virginia and Kentucky. The casual dining experience, along with our
full bar and numerous large, flat-screen televisions, makes Fat Patty’s the best family friendly restaurant around. Our focus is on team growth, training and development, investing in our facilities, remodeling and
involvement in our communities.