Golden Griddle vs Le Peep Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Golden Griddle Franchise
Le Peep Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $450,000$100,000 - $550,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19641981
Year Franchised 19771992
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Golden Griddle Franchise
Le Peep Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Golden Griddle Franchise
    Le Peep 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
    Le Peep Franchise
    Training -Your training will take place in a working Le Peep� restaurant, so that you can get real life experience as you learn. It entails approximately 7 weeks and covers every position in the restaurant. You will receive a Training Manual to study, as well as working each position. We do not charge you for the training, but you are responsible for your own living and travel expenses associated with it.
    Support Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsOperation, customer service, staff training, team building and many other aspects of running a successful business.
    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
    Le Peep Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 Le Peep

    THIS IS NOT A FRANCHISE THIS IS A LICENSEE OPPORTUNITY
    The beauty of the Le Peep concept is its simplicity. Fresh as the day it was conceived. Superior quality. Reasonable Prices. Excellent perceived value. Far from "fast food". Le Peep meals are always satisfying and nutritious. A proven approach to management. A creative approach to an evolving menu. And operating standards as strict as your mom's. That's what keeps Le Peep... Le PeepManagers and staff enjoy working at Le Peep. They work with smiles and pride. Le Peep has a special effect on the public, too. Customers return repeatedly, regulars bringing friends, discovering the charm of a homelike setting where conversation and business flow together easily.Le Peep is a philosophy.Le Peep is a proven food service package. Le Peep is one great meal after another. Developed, tested, then presented to an appreciative public. Le Peep is that extra special eating experience the public calls "a real find." Even the hardest to please newspaper, radio and television food critics rate Le Peep "The Best in Town" - Town-after- Town.
    What a concept. What a difference. What a perfectly mouth-watering opportunity for the discriminating restaurateur or developer. A Message from Our CEO After 25 years with the company, I am proud to be the President and CEO of Le Peep, a company that has been and continues to be the forerunner in the breakfast and lunch segment. We are the original and best breakfast and lunch restaurant chain and have been setting a standard in this segment for over four decades. We use the freshest and highest quality of ingredients. We take pride in treating our guests with the best and warmest hospitality, to recreate that feeling like they are at a family member's house. I am dedicated to continuing the great tradition of success and innovative ideas. If this concept and my goals sound like what you are looking for and you want to be a part of our family and enjoy the Le Peep life style with me, you may just find your place as a licensee. We look forward to hearing from you! ~ Kevin Wessel ~