Arthur Treacher's vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $268,000$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19691986
Year Franchised 19691989
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Arthur Treacher's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Arthur Treacher's Franchise
    IL FORNELLO 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
    IL FORNELLO Franchise
    Training -10 weeks
    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
    IL FORNELLO Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 IL FORNELLO

    In 1986 IL FORNELLO introduced Toronto to wood-oven baked pizza and the response was overwhelming. From the very first day IL FORNELLO opened its doors our priority has been to provide our guests with the highest quality food and service possible. But we have also anticipated and adapted to the evolving food preferences and sensitivities of our customers. As a result, IL FORNELLO was the first Italian restaurant to offer gluten-free pizza and pasta on our menu and, most recently, an extensive and creative Vegan menu that has been extremely successful.

    Because of our constant focus on customer service, IL FORNELLO has not just weathered recessions, changing demographics and the constantly challenging landscape that is the food service industry, it has thrived. With successful corporate and franchise locations in Toronto, Ajax, Richmond Hill and Oakville, IL FORNELLO Restaurants is ready to grow again.