White Hen Pantry vs Ricky's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
Ricky's Franchise
Investment $52,400 - $225,200$800,000 - $950,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$45,000
Royalty Fee Varies4.5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19651960
Year Franchised 19651978
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
Ricky's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    Ricky's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs Yes/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory Yes/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    Ricky's Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing --
    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
    Ricky's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion NoNo

    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 Ricky's

    RICKYS ALL DAY GRILL is a mid-scale restaurant/lounge concept featuring high quality Breakfast Plates, plus an Extensive Lunch and Dinner Menu showcasing ribs, chicken, pastas, steaks, burgers, and home-style favourites. It's dynamic, stylized decor theme makes all age groups comfortable in this 3 day part concept with full bar. Ricky's has a proven track record in providing key site selection, construction, comprehensive training, ongoing operation support and marketing programs.