Carl's Jr vs Wild Wing Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Carl's Jr vs Wild Wing Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Wild Wing Cafe Franchise
Investment $1,603,000 - $2,168,000$1,054,242 - $2,238,925
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $35,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 4%4%
Advertising Fee 6%3.5%
Year Founded 1945-
Year Franchised 1984-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carl's Jr Franchise
Wild Wing Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business
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    Financing Options
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Wild Wing Cafe 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
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Wild Wing Cafe Franchise
    Training Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Carl's Jr Franchise
    Wild Wing Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Carl's Jr

    Carl's Jr. is known all through the Western U.S. as the place to go for premium quality burgers, specifically its 100% Angus hamburger Six Dollar Burger line.

    At Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.® our brand sets us apart from the competition. Our advertisements are created to be so bold and memorable that they've been known to crash internet video servers. Our taglines deliver bold statements and our visuals are designed to keep viewers wanting more. EAT LIKE YOU MEAN IT.

    Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.® have a strong track record of successfully developing new premium products to lead the category in taste, quality, and innovation. As an industry leader, we have consistently out-delivered all other quick-service restaurants in product development since our founding. Staying on top requires that we continue to lead the way in the products we serve through taste, quality, and innovation.


    ""  "Entrepreneur

    #100 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About Wild Wing Cafe

    Are You Ready To Wing It? Over a decade ago we had an idea that people would flock to a place that served homemade food at reasonable prices in an easy, casual atmosphere. We were right! We're America's Home for Hot Wings, Cold Beer & Good Times! Now over fifteen years later, we are proud to serve "The Best Wings South of Buffalo" in 33 different flavors to wing lovers & fun seekers of all ages. For lunch, for dinner and for late night munchin'... Wild Wing Cafe is The Place to Be! Variety is the Spice of Life! In addition to our famous wings, we serve up a terrific menu of Big Beefy Burgers, Chargrilled Chicken Sandwiches, Terrific Baby Back Ribs grilled in 20 different sauces, Awesome Salads, Homemade Soups and a bunch of Taste Treats we like to call Wild Things. Then there's the Beer... By the Bucket, the Pint or the Bottle, Wild Wing Cafe takes pride in their eclectic selection of quality brews. And when day turns to late night our full service bars are famous for Live Music Entertainment, Fun & Games. So, how can you go WILD? Wings Over America, the franchising agent for Wild Wing Cafe, is now granting development territories to qualified franchisees. We are looking for people who understand that Wild Wing Cafe is committed to making the customer our Number One priority. While other restaurants are content to use pre-processed frozen foods reheated in microwaves, Wild Wing Cafe serves great homemade food. Dressings, marinades, soups and dips are made fresh every day.
     
    Prospective franchisees must have experience in the food & beverage industry or be willing to hire a full time general manager who has such experience.