White Hen Pantry vs L and L Franchise Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of White Hen Pantry vs L and L Franchise including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
L and L Franchise Franchise
Investment $52,400 - $225,200$133,700 - $535,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee Varies3%-4%
Advertising Fee -1%-2%
Year Founded 19651976
Year Franchised 19651991
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
L and L Franchise Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    L and L Franchise Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    L and L Franchise Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 168 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
    Marketing - Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    L and L Franchise Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About White Hen Pantry

    White Hen Pantry Inc. was bought out by 7-Eleven
    White Hen Pantry Inc. was founded in 1965 and began franchising that same year. The Elmhurst, Illinois-based company has more than 280 locations in the United States.

    About L and L Franchise

    L&L Franchise, Inc., the parent company of L&L Drive-Inn and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has expanded across Hawaii and mainland United States to include over 175 locations serving the best in Hawaiian Barbecue(SM) Hawaiian style cuisine. The company's approach in providing great food and Aloha spirit has been well received by many throughout the United States. The franchise continues to grow at a rate of one store per week. 

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #165 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #207 in Franchise 500 for 2021.