White Hen Pantry vs Black Rock Bar & Grill Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
Black Rock Bar & Grill Franchise
Investment $52,400 - $225,200$1,519,940 - $2,957,625
Franchise Fee $30,000$50,000
Royalty Fee Varies4%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19652010
Year Franchised 19652014
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
Black Rock Bar & Grill Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    Black Rock Bar & Grill 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
    Black Rock Bar & Grill 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
    Black Rock Bar & Grill Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Black Rock Bar & Grill

    "Black
    It all started on October 27th, 2010, in Hartland, Michigan, a small town in a very tightly-bonded community.   Black Rock Bar & Grill opened its doors and brought with it a dining experience unlike any other. By pairing family recipes, a 755-degree volcanic stone, and a love for food, the Morganroth family knew they were a perfect fit for the restaurant industry; however, they had no prior restaurant experience, working only off their dream of what Black Rock could become.