L and L Franchise vs Black Bear Diners Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Black Bear Diners Franchise
Investment $133,700 - $535,000$1,133,800 - $2,114,200
Franchise Fee $30,000$55,000
Royalty Fee 3%-4%4.5%
Advertising Fee 1%-2%1%
Year Founded 19761995
Year Franchised 19912002
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Black Bear Diners Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Black Bear Diners 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
Black Bear Diners Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 168 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Additional Training: At certified training restaurants
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations -Number of Employees Required to Run: 65

Expansion Plans

 
L and L Franchise Franchise
Black Bear Diners Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
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 Black Bear Diners

Black Bear Diner is proud of the training and support we provide to our franchisees. Through this we have earned the honor of being one of Franchise Business Review’s “Top 50 Franchisors” for two years. We have an experienced support team to make sure you and your staff are fully supported and well trained.

"Entrepreneur
#469 in Franchise 500 for 2020.