McDonald's vs Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of McDonald's vs Hungry Howie's Pizza including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
McDonald's Franchise
Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
Investment $1,314,500 - $2,306,500$290,600 - $538,400
Franchise Fee $45,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%5.5%
Advertising Fee 4%+7%
Year Founded 19551973
Year Franchised 19551982
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee $45K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
McDonald's Franchise
Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    McDonald's Franchise
    Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    McDonald's Franchise
    Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 500 hours Classroom Training: 72 hours Additional Training: At local McDonald's restaurant On-The-Job Training: 138 hours Classroom Training: 44 hours Additional Training: Regional seminars
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software 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 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 Loyalty program/app
    Operations 82% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    McDonald's Franchise
    Hungry Howie's Pizza Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About McDonald's

    Ray Kroc, a milkshake mixer salesman, ventured to California in 1954 to visit McDonald's hamburger stand, where he heard they were running eight mixers at once. Kroc was impressed by how rapidly customers were served and, seeing an opportunity to sell many more milkshake machines, encouraged brothers Dick and Mac McDonald to open a chain of their restaurants. Kroc became their business partner and opened the first McDonald's in Des Plaines, Illinois in 1955.
    McDonald's brand is in 122 countries around the world. Thirty thousand locations serve 51 million customers each day. More than 70 percent of McDonald's restaurants around the world are owned and operated by independent local business people. Most standalone McDonald's restaurants offer both counter and drive-through service, with indoor and sometimes outdoor seating. The Drive-Thru, Auto-Mac, or McDrive as it is known in many countries, often has separate stations for placing, paying for, and picking up orders, though the former two steps are frequently combined. In some countries "McDrive" locations near highways offer no counter service or seating. In contrast, locations in high-density city neighborhoods often omit drive-through service.


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    About Hungry Howie's Pizza

    Own a Piece of the Pie
    At Hungry Howie's we serve customers great flavored crust pizza at an amazing value. With almost 40 years of experience, Hungry Howie's is consistently ranked as one of the Top 10 Pizza Franchises in the nation. There are many franchise opportunities to choose from, especially in the Pizza category. That's why it's so important to have a distinct point of difference in today's competitive market place. Hungry Howie's has the edge that makes us one of the fastest-growing pizza chains in the country.

    Our Edge
    Look no further than our famous crust to see why Hungry Howie's Pizza has an edge over its competition. Mouth watering seasonings baked into the edge of the pizza, make the last bite as good as the first. Others have tried to copy it, but Hungry Howie's is the home of the Original Flavored Crust.

    Opportunity Knocks
    Hungry Howie's has built a strong infrastructure and is positioned for our rapid growth campaign. Many great areas are available for single or multiple unit development. Right now, multistore operators can buy territories. This is something you can't find with other brands.
    As you explore other investment opportunities you will appreciate Hungry Howie's commitment to our concept, products and franchisees. We provide a great opportunity to participate in a growing franchise system that offers significant investment value. We're busy making plans for the future!
    Hungry Howie's does not currently offer international development. Please note interested parties should have at least $100K to invest.
    Veteran Incentives  50% off franchise fee
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    #233 in Franchise 500 for 2020.