Golden Griddle vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Golden Griddle Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $450,000$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19641986
Year Franchised 19771989
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Golden Griddle Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Golden Griddle 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
     
    Golden Griddle Franchise
    IL FORNELLO Franchise
    Training -10 weeks
    Support Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Golden Griddle Franchise
    IL FORNELLO Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Golden Griddle

    Golden Griddle was established in 1964, and started franchising in 1977. Their head office is located in Toronto, Ontario Canada, and the company is privately owned. Each Golden Griddle Family Restaurant is owned and operated by a franchisee in their local area, you can find many of these franchises open 24 hours. The Golden Griddle is famous for their great delicious pancakes and all day breakfast. They have a Kids menu, and serve a wide variety of meals for lunch and dinner, and are licensed to serve beer, wine and alcohol. There are Golden Griddle locations in the Greater Toronto area, South Western Ontario, Central Ontario and Eastern Ontario.

    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.