Back Yard Burgers vs Philly Connection Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Back Yard Burgers vs Philly Connection including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Back Yard Burgers Franchise
Philly Connection Franchise
Investment $465,000 - $1,680,000$154,000 - $261,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19861980
Year Franchised 19881987
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $1K$5000


Business Experience Requirements
 
Back Yard Burgers Franchise
Philly Connection Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Back Yard Burgers Franchise
    Philly Connection Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Back Yard Burgers Franchise
    Philly Connection 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 60% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 35

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Back Yard Burgers Franchise
    Philly Connection Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Back Yard Burgers

    What started as a premium quality burger sold in a grocery store in Cleveland, Mississippi in 1987 quickly caught fire. Lattimore "Lattie” Michael realized he had a recipe for success and thus opened the first Back Yard Burgers drive-thru restaurant. Customers flocked to it, eating up the fresh-grilled burgers, great conversation and the neighborly feel that reminded them of their backyard cookouts. A year later, Back Yard Burgers opened up in Tennessee and Florida. And the rest is delicious history.
    WHY BE A BACK YARD BURGERS FRANCHISEE?
    *Uniqueness - back yard flavor
    *A proven brand with a solid operating system
    *Growth free standing building
    *Unique development opportunities
    *Non universities, c-stores and professional sports
    *Strong positioning
    *Signature products
    *Persuasive, professional marketing
    *Operations support
    *Exclusive Territories

    About Philly Connection

    Advantages of Philly Connection:
    1. Quality ingredients.
    2. Focus on hot food, but we also offer cold hoagies. Hot food sells in the evening/dinner time. The cold sandwich sells more at lunch.
    3. Unique steak product.
    4. Philly Connection offers french fries, onion rings, and chicken tenders.
    5. Philly Connection grills orders in front of the customer.
    6. Franchisee receives cooking equipment with its investment. When product offerings change, the franchisee already has this equipment.