Back Yard Burgers vs Good Times Burgers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Back Yard Burgers Franchise
Good Times Burgers Franchise
Investment $465,000 - $1,680,000$750,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee 3%up to 5.5%
Year Founded 1986-
Year Franchised 1988-
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Renewal Fee $1K-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Back Yard Burgers Franchise
    Good Times Burgers 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
    Good Times Burgers Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Good Times Burgers

    Good Times offers a concept that serves success, opportunity and fun. We provide our franchisees with a high level of support and personal care throughout the franchise process. Good Times seeks both individual and multi-unit development franchisees for development in western and mid-western markets.
    We are a quick service restaurant chain serving a high quality, fresh, unique, proprietary selection of hamburgers made with Meyer All-Natural, All-Angus beef, All-Natural chicken from Springer Mountain Farms, Hatch Valley Green Chile Breakfast Burritos, signature Wild Fries and Natural Cut Fries, Beer Battered Onion Rings and fresh, creamy Frozen Custard in a variety of flavors, hand-spun shakes and Spoonbenders.