Steak-Out vs Sizzler USA Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Steak-Out vs Sizzler USA including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Steak-Out Franchise
Sizzler USA Franchise
Investment $271,000 - $453,000$933,000 - $3,057,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19861958
Year Franchised 19880
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $12.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Steak-Out Franchise
Sizzler USA Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Industry experience required for multi-unit operation
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    Financing Options
     
    Steak-Out Franchise
    Sizzler USA Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Steak-Out Franchise
    Sizzler USA Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Steak-Out Franchise
    Sizzler USA Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Steak-Out

    Franchising since 1988, Steak-Out Franchising Inc. CEO Don Harkleroad knows a lot about home meal replacement. Steak-Out offers delivery franchises in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midwest. The privately held company offers both multi-unit opportunities and exclusive areas for growth.

    About Sizzler USA


    It all began on January 27, 1958. With fifty dollars in the cash register, Del and Helen Johnson opened "Sizzler Family Steak House” in Culver City, California.

    Dwight D. Eisenhower was in his second term as the 34th President of the United States. A 14-year-old Bobby Fischer took the United States Chess Championship. "Gigi” won the Academy Award for Best Picture. The American girl group The Shirelles began.

    And finally, everyone could enjoy a great steak dinner at an affordable price. ($0.99 back then).

     
    Mid-scale, casual dining restaurant emphasizing value, comfort and convenience. Sizzler introduced the "fast casual" service style more than 60 years ago. Today, guests order upon arriving, with their grilled-to-perfection meals delivered by servers who refill beverages, clear tableware and tend to other needs. Sizzler, which is phasing out its all-you-can-eat buffet, serves lunch and dinner.