L and L Franchise vs Hard Times Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hard Times Cafe Franchise
Investment $133,700 - $535,000$449,000 - $1,000,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 3%-4%-
Advertising Fee 1%-2%-
Year Founded 1976-
Year Franchised 1991-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hard Times Cafe Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hard Times Cafe 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

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hard Times Cafe Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 168 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours -
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support 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 -
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Hard Times Cafe Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion Yes-

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 Hard Times Cafe

Hard Times Cafe and Hard Times Cafe & Cue is an American Chili Parlor with a 26 year history in the Washington DC area. World Famous for it's Chili recipes, Hard Times serves Chili, Chili Macs, Wings, Onion Rings, Nachos, Chili Dogs, Char-Grilled Burgers and more. To be considered as a Franchisee you must have 5 years restaurant operational experience with a minimum cash investment ability of $200,000 and sufficient net worth to secure financing for the development of a Hard Times Cafe.