Wienerschnitzel vs Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wienerschnitzel vs Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wienerschnitzel Franchise
Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise
Investment $303,600 - $1,443,000$2,899 - $15,999
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $32,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 1961-
Year Franchised 1965-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $1.3K per year-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wienerschnitzel Franchise
Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wienerschnitzel Franchise
    Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Wienerschnitzel Franchise
    Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 336 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours Additional Training: At training store -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Wienerschnitzel Franchise
    Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Wienerschnitzel

    Der fun since 1961! That's when founder, John Galardi, opened the first "Der Wienerschnitzel" on Pacific Coast Highway in southern California. Always family owned and operated, the Galardi Group, Inc., prides itself in treating franchise partners as family. We always encourage new ideas and feedback in helping us grow together. You want quality food, customer value and profits too? How about a simplistic menu, lower food costs and ease of execution? Add vast open markets for real estate, world-class training and support, and unique "visionary" marketing and you have the recipe for a successful business.

    Veteran Incentives  25% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #87 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #125 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts

    Dream Maker Hot Dog Carts has become one of the largest, best-known and by far the most respected manufacturer and provider of hot dog carts both nationally and internationally. We know what works, and we will help make it happen for you. By purchasing directly from us, the manufacturer, we can offer you substantial discounts for an individual hot dog cart or for an entire fleet of mobile food vending carts (long word for hotdog cart). And, we don't just manufacture and sell "average" hot dog carts. Our vending carts are designed and built to very strict quality control standards. We have been in the business for over 20 years, and we know exactly what you need to succeed! We stand behind every product you see here on our website, or at our showroom in Florida. You will definitely appreciate our incredible attention to detail and quality. We work hard and strive to be #1!