The Firkin Group of Pubs vs GRAPES Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Firkin Group of Pubs vs GRAPES including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
GRAPES Franchise
Investment $297,900 - $1,000,000N/A
Franchise Fee $30,000$0
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -.5% +3% locally
Year Founded 19871980
Year Franchised 19871980
Term Of Agreement 10-20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10-20 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
GRAPES Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
    GRAPES 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/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
    GRAPES Franchise
    Training Our Firkin training helps franchisees learn about running a successful and most importantly, profitable business. Every franchisee is required to complete an intense, mandatory training session over the course of 4 weeks that encompasses every aspect of the Firkin business. From day one, franchisees also have access to highly coveted, one of a kind, training materials including: * F.U. Firkin University in-house * F.U. Firkin University online * Firkin Autopilot �" franchisee intranet-
    Support Meetings, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing --
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    The Firkin Group of Pubs Franchise
    GRAPES Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About The Firkin Group of Pubs

    THE FIRKIN CONCEPTThe Firkin Group of Pubs is the largest & most dominant chain of traditional English pubs in North America. Firkin thirsty? It's the perfect place to enjoy a pint or two with great food and great friends. Firkin Hungry? Our welcoming atmosphere and sparkling personality mixed with your local flavor creates a neighbourhood hangout everyone can agree on. DEVELOPMENT We've had 48 Firkin Pubs open throughout North America, and more than 180 more pubs in development. Our Firkin's are everywhere from business and power centers to urban areas and university districts. Every pub is a little different. One's just right for you. Modeled after a traditional English pub, each Firkin is unique to its neighborhood, and carries a name of a familiar mascot paired with the Firkin, such as 'The Firkin & Fox', or the 'Firkin & Hound'. The Firkin brand is cheeky and irreverent and appeals to a broad base of consumers! For over 20 years, Firkin Pub's founders, franchisees, and followers have been creating the authentic English Pub Experience.
    FRANCHISING PROGRAMFirkin seeks ambitious area developers and entrepreneurs who, in the end, dream of building and operating a "company of pubs". The Firkin Group of Pubs offers two franchising programs: * Multi-Unit Franchisee: Build and manage a multi-unit restaurant company * Area Development Agent (Master Franchise) If you have ever thought about owning a "company of pubs," please call us at 1.877.Firkin.4 (1.877.347.5464)

    About GRAPES

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING