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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Five Guys Burgers & Fries vs The Dogfather including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $306,200 - $716,250 | $179,300 - $263,000 |
Franchise Fee | $50,000 - $125,000 | $25,000 - $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 6.5% |
Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
Year Founded | 1986 | 2002 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 2008 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Regional advertising | - |
Operations | - | * 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING