Locos Grill & Pub vs Willy Dog Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Locos Grill & Pub vs Willy Dog including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Locos Grill & Pub Franchise
Willy Dog Franchise
Investment $575,400 - $1,960,000$599 - $8,999
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1988-
Year Franchised 1997-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Locos Grill & Pub Franchise
Willy Dog Franchise
Experience
  • Customer service skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Locos Grill & Pub Franchise
    Willy Dog Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Locos Grill & Pub Franchise
    Willy Dog Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Locos Grill & Pub Franchise
    Willy Dog Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Locos Grill & Pub

     


    A lot of us grow up dreaming maybe we could own our own business one day. And a lot of us think about how fun it could be if that business was a restaurant. What keeps us from executing that dream? Money?

    Not knowing where to start? Not understanding what to do first, last and everything in between?

    Stop dreaming and take action! Become an owner/operator of Locos Grill & Pub.

    We will walk you through the entire process from site selection to design hiring and training a staff and be right beside you when you open and get comfortable being your own boss!

    With 33 years of experience, why would you go anywhere else?
    We LOVE what we do and invite you to be a part of the hospitality industry that is the backbone of country
    At Locos Grill & Pub, our goal is to provide each customer with a superior product, quality service and complete satisfaction. This philosophy also extends to our Franchise Owners. Locos Grill & Pub restaurant franchise offers a great opportunity for an investment, a career, or both. As a Locos Franchise Owner you will benefit from being part of a brand that has exhibited steady growth and success in a wide range of markets. When you become a Locos Franchise Owner, you become part of our family and receive extensive support from an amazing organization. Locos Franchise Company is backed by a talented team of individuals with a broad range of experience in the restaurant and franchise industry. We provide a comprehensive 10-week training program prior to opening, as well as pre-opening and post-opening employee training and assistance. A cornerstone of our concept is our on-going support program. We provide assistance to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Locos Grill & Pub management team has combined over 100 years of experience in the operation of successful restaurants and will provide on-going support to franchise restaurant owners.

    About Willy Dog

    Willy dogs Hot Dog Carts build carts for any location and any type of business. Since 1989, we have been proving our experience in building and designing Vending Carts, Hot Dog Carts, and Concession Carts. We have a cart to suit everyone. Our complete stand in, self-contained carts and Hot Dog Carts have had great reviews. We put our experience and industry knowledge into every hot dog cart we build. The high quality construction and our guarantee, make US Hot Dog the choice for hot dog cart vending. Our mobile concession carts and hotdog carts are ready for easy safe towing using almost any vehicle. You can even push most of our Hot Dog Carts by hand. Our Hot Dog Carts are completely self contained with hot and cold running water and are powered by clean-burning propane. Our castor carts and coffee specialty carts are custom designed and are available in a variety of standard sizes for use in busy Casinos or Hotels. We custom build vending carts and stand in carts for all applications and welcome specialized design requests. We meet or exceed all health codes, but it is up to you to make sure that you have checked with your local health department to ensure that the hot dog cart you have ordered meets requirements for your area. Our Steamer Carts are available for a variety of foods. The majority of carts are being used as hotdogs carts, but can be used to boil or steam anything. If you need versatility in your product line, we have developed specialized carts that can be changed to a steamer cart, a BBQ grill cart or a combination of both. We are a true manufacturer of quality Hot Dog Carts and food carts for all purposes. Our Hot Dog Carts and Steamer Carts start with a sturdy steel frame dressed in stainless steel. Whether you are looking for a mobile hot dog cart or a push steamer cart, we are able to surface mount any stock equipment, as well as, build equipment directly into the body of your cart. We can produce any form of custom equipment such as in deck propane steamers & charbroilers. If it's quality for a price you're after, please make us your first and last choice.