Nothing But Noodles vs Fuddruckers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Nothing But Noodles vs Fuddruckers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Nothing But Noodles Franchise
Fuddruckers Franchise
Investment $408,500 - $555,300$495,000 - $1,565,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -.25%
Year Founded 20011980
Year Franchised 20021983
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Renewal Fee -$25K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Nothing But Noodles Franchise
Fuddruckers Franchise
Experience The minimum financial requirements are a net worth of $1,000,000 and $350,000 in liquid assets. Nothing but Noodles seeks solid, experienced business individuals or partners who are interested in owning and operating their own restaurant business. Franchise owners are ideally hands-on individuals, experienced in full service or QSR restaurants, who take pride in building their own business and serving a quality product in their respective communities. If you do not have previous restaurant experience, we will require you to join with an operating partner or hire an experienced manager that will own an equity portion of the business entity. Total commitment is critical to achieving and maintaining successful restaurants in our system.
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Nothing But Noodles Franchise
    Fuddruckers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Nothing But Noodles Franchise
    Fuddruckers Franchise
    Training -6-week training program
    Support -Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing -Regional advertising
    Operations - 53% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Nothing But Noodles Franchise
    Fuddruckers Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Nothing But Noodles

    Over the years, as franchisees, the partners of Nothing But Noodles have invested in several different concepts and have had both positive and negative experiences. They have had many successes and, on occasion, disappointments. They have had great support from the franchisor and in some circumstances no support at all. The partners have experienced every situation possible as franchisees, ranging from nitpicked, pressured and mislead to respected, praised and awarded. Needless to say, they know the intricacies of franchising, mistakes to avoid, what works and what doesn’t. They know what your concerns are and have built a company that places your needs first. The partners know that their success is achieved through your success and are confident that Nothing But Noodles is a quality concept that you will be proud to be a part of.

    About Fuddruckers

    The first Fuddruckers opened in San Antonio, Texas in 1980 with a classic American nostalgia theme. Fuddruckers operates and franchises more than 200 restaurants in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Middle East. The emphasis today is the same as it was in 1980 - we use only the freshest ingredients. Our restaurants serve only the freshest beef and feature on-premise bakeries where bread and dessert items are baked fresh daily. It's truly a "build-your-own meal" experience.