L and L Franchise vs Hooters Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hooters Franchise
Investment $133,700 - $535,000$956,500 - $4,275,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$75,000
Royalty Fee 3%-4%5%
Advertising Fee 1%-2%2.5%
Year Founded 19761983
Year Franchised 19911986
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hooters Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hooters Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
Receivables No/Yes-/Yes
Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

Training & Support

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hooters Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 168 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours On-The-Job Training: Varies Classroom Training: Varies
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development Loyalty program/app
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hooters Franchise
US Expansion YesNo
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About L and L Franchise

L&L Franchise, Inc., the parent company of L&L Drive-Inn and L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has expanded across Hawaii and mainland United States to include over 175 locations serving the best in Hawaiian Barbecue(SM) Hawaiian style cuisine. The company's approach in providing great food and Aloha spirit has been well received by many throughout the United States. The franchise continues to grow at a rate of one store per week. 

Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee
"Entrepreneur
#165 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#207 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


About Hooters

There are no franchise opportunities available in the United States. Every region has been sold and our franchisees are not allowed to sub-franchise. International Hooters of America has franchise opportunities in the following countries: * Baltic States * Belorussia * Benelux * Bolivia * Bulgaria * Canada (Newfoundland) * Czech Republic * Denmark * Dominican Republic * Ecuador * Finland * France (multi-territory) * Hungary * Iceland * Italy (multi-territory) * Netherlands * Norway * Poland