Back Yard Burgers vs Fit for Life Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Back Yard Burgers Franchise
Fit for Life Franchise
Investment $465,000 - $1,680,000$180,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee 3%0%
Year Founded 1986-
Year Franchised 1988-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Back Yard Burgers Franchise
Fit for Life Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Back Yard Burgers Franchise
    Fit for Life 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
    Fit for Life Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesAt Fit for Life, we fully understand the needs of a Franchisee "Business Person" and further understand that change in the business environment is constant and indeed needed. Fit for Life Head Office personnel are available on an ongoing basis to aid and assist in all levels of management for the benefit of the Franchisee.
    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
    Fit for Life 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 Fit for Life

    Fit for Life is a fast food concept catering to the health and nutrition conscious consumer. The menu focuses primarily on nutrition developed around the Wrap sandwich prepared with organically made bread, with no chemicals or preservatives. The Fit for Life menu items are endorsed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation and have earned an excellent reputation through many satisfied customers. The Fit for Life franchise is protected under federal and provincial trademark laws. It offers an exciting and outstanding opportunity to become part of a highly successful and rapidly growing fast food industry. Fit for Life's unique concept responds to the increasing consumers demand for a high quality nutritious product provided in an attractive, efficient format.