Woody's Chicago Style vs America's Dog & Burger Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Woody's Chicago Style vs America's Dog & Burger including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
America's Dog & Burger Franchise
Investment $58,600 - $394,000$298,800 - $694,050
Franchise Fee N/A$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19900
Year Franchised 19910
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
America's Dog & Burger Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • You and/or one of your partners have a proven record as a restaurant operator. You meet the minimum financial requirements: $175 Liquid for the first location and $350K Net Worth. America's Dog & Burger is seeking multi-unit operators. The total number of locations to be developed will be determined through the discussions with the ADB team and your goals. Typically the development agreements will be 3-10 locations. You and your team are ready to work hard, learn, & love life. You have local market knowledge. Restaurant background required by at least one operating partner and multi-unit experience preferred. Ability to develop, lead and inspire a management team. Have strong entrepreneurial skills. Active in your local community. Have experience in retail sales. Have passion for the America's Dog & Burger brand. If you don't have the passion, it's just not right for you.

    Financing Options

     
    Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
    America's Dog & Burger Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
    America's Dog & Burger Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations 6% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
    America's Dog & Burger Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Woody's Chicago Style

    Woody's has many types of operation: Class A Franchise *Propane or electric format *Highly mobile *Operates without on-site utilities *Moderate to high volume *Trailer included Class B Franchise *High volume capacity *Greater presence *Propane or electric format *Limited Mobility *Trailer included Class C Franchise *Limited mobile format *220V, 40 amp power requirement *Fully self-contained *Established product line *Fully automatic equipment Class D Franchise: In-Line Store. Class D Twin Carts. Class D Kiosk. Class D Stand Alone. Class E Franchise: *Class A cart package included *Operates without on-site utilities *High volume capabilities *Additional specialized training included *Cart transport trailer included *Additional optional equipment available. Class K Kiosk Franchise was developed to accommodate the ever evolving mobile food service industry. This program enables a Franchisee to be open year round during some of the most extreme weather. This fully enclosed, self-contained kiosk unit is still considered a mobile unit, but is adaptable to municipalities that are looking for more of a permanent structure and less mobile. It can be customized to fit many code directed specifications of various deemed health departments or local code enforcement agencies. The kiosk allows vendors to offer a broader menu, and can accommodate more storage and cooking space than the traditional class A, B and C franchises, which in turn allows access to locations where foot traffic is more prevalent.

    About America's Dog & Burger

    3 generations of family owned and operating restaurants around town. America's Dog & Burger has become a dream come true serving a consistent product made from higher quality ingredients in a clean and fresh space that celebrates America's passion (and my family's) of the Great America Road Trip!

    We're not complicated. Our systems and training allow you to bring a brand to your neighborhood that's laser-like focused keeping everything uncomplicated to focus on execution from the menu to management.