Arthur Treacher's vs South Philly Steak & Fries Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
South Philly Steak & Fries Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $268,000$292,500 - $464,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1969-
Year Franchised 1969-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
South Philly Steak & Fries Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    South Philly Steak & Fries Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    South Philly Steak & Fries Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    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
    South Philly Steak & Fries Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 South Philly Steak & Fries

    Since 1986, Villa Enterprises has been operating and developing restaurant concepts, with over 300 locations globally today. When you become a Villa Enterprises franchisee, you're not only joining an experienced restaurant company, you're teaming up with a partner who is supportive and dedicated to your success.