Houlihan's vs Manny's Grill Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Houlihan's vs Manny's Grill including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Houlihan's Franchise
Manny's Grill Franchise
Investment $1,600,000 - $4,300,000$171,235 - $516,652
Franchise Fee $40,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19721993
Year Franchised 19942007
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Houlihan's Franchise
Manny's Grill Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Must live in same market being developed
    		• First and foremost, you should be a "people person" who believes in making the customer your top priority. We're looking for hands-on operators with prior small business experience who will oversee the restaurant's day-to-day operation. Candidates should possess b sales and effective management abilities, combined with maturity and high standards. We seek people who are actively involved in their communities and have a well-established network of personal contacts. Finally, you must be able to meet the initial investment requirements.

    Financing Options
     
    Houlihan's Franchise
    Manny's Grill 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
     
    Houlihan's Franchise
    Manny's Grill Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 78

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Houlihan's Franchise
    Manny's Grill Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Houlihan's

    Houlihan's has been known for exceptional food at an affordable price since we entered the casual dining segment in 1972. Our menu features a great mix of contemporary pop American cooking - classic dishes reinvented in a fresh modern way and brought to the table with simple, stylish plating and presentations. And then there's the bar. It's always the best place to feel the great energy of Houlihan's. Our bar strategy unites pop culture, trendy premium brands, the newest drinks and vendor insights for a winning combination, resulting in an enviable liquor mix.

    To help us more quickly expand to new markets and trade areas, Houlihan's is seeking sophisticated restaurant operators with experience building out entire markets. At this time, we are not pursuing single-site franchise agreements.

    Our ideal candidate to become a franchise market developer is a successful full-service, multi-unit operator with expertise in one or more large markets (e.g. the top 75 MSAs in the United States). We are seeking entrepreneurial organizations that can thrive in our flexible franchise environment, while having access to growth capital and capital reserves, but experiencing growth constraints with their current restaurant concept(s).

    About Manny's Grill

    Manny’s Neighborhood Grill, the full-service restaurant and bar counterpart to the fast-casual Manny’s Mediterranean Cafe, serves up the same delicious Mediterranean-style fare in a sit-down atmosphere. The Mediterranean grill franchise has been recognized by several regional publications for its ability to cater to a variety of customers.

    We are looking for Entrepreneurs with exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills, who possess prior small business experience and are comfortable managing and handling day-to-day sales