Arthur Treacher's vs Roy Rogers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
Roy Rogers Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $268,000$767,250 - $1,580,950
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19691968
Year Franchised 19692003
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
Roy Rogers Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    Roy Rogers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    Roy Rogers Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 25 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchise unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    Roy Rogers Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Arthur Treacher's

    Did you know fish and chips were the first convenience food? Back in the 1860s, a London restaurant called Malin's of Bow began serving deep-fried whitefish with a dousing of malt vinegar accompanied by oversized fries. The fish and chips craze soon spread throughout England, and the dish became the world's first convenience food. In 1969 the founders of Arthur Treacher's purchased Malin's and with it, the original fish and chips recipe. Since then we've adjusted the menu to accommodate American tastes and expanded it to include shrimp, clams, fried chicken, and popular side orders including tasty hush puppies and unique cole slaw. All of which makes Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips the traditional English meal perfect for today's All-American appetite!

    About Roy Rogers

    Roy Rogers' restaurants provide a wide variety of appealing, prepared-to-order foods with quality and freshness that set a new standard in the quick service segment. For over 35 years Roy Rogers has been offering the 'Big Three' - hamburgers, chicken and roast beef. Our "Choose any side" option includes French fries, baked and mashed potatoes, fresh fruit cup, cole slaw, baked apples, tossed salad or baked beans. Our signature Fixin's Bar enables guests to dress their sandwich the way they like it without the need for a special order. Our signature freshness is made possible through our unwillingness to compromise on ingredients or technique...a difference our guests notice. There is no single factor that accounts for the powerful appeal of the Roy Rogers concept. Rather, it's a combination of many strategic, operational and promotional elements - all focused on the common goal of operational efficiency and total guest satisfaction that makes Roy Rogers so appealing as a restaurant and as a business opportunity.

    WHY ROYS?: Widespread Appeal

    At Roy Rogers Restaurants, there's something for everyone, as evident by the diversity of our guests. On any given day, Roy Rogers widespread appeal will see executives stopping in for a delicious breakfast or business lunch, friends meeting for a midday meal, families with young children, or senior citizens enjoying an evening out.

    Fresh, Prepared-to-Order Products

    Inviting, Comfortable Decor

    Roy Rogers wants its guests to feel right at home. The informal Western decor of our restaurants is just right for family and casual dining, and personal attention and cleanliness are paramount among the high standards we set for our managers and associates.



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