Back Yard Burgers vs Johnnie's Dog House Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Back Yard Burgers Franchise
Johnnie's Dog House Franchise
Investment $465,000 - $1,680,000$82,600 - $355,750
Franchise Fee $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3%-
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
Johnnie's Dog House Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Back Yard Burgers Franchise
    Johnnie's Dog House 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
    Johnnie's Dog House Franchise
    Training -Our initial training program will consist of approximately 10 days of training over a 2 week period and could take place at our corporate headquarters and/or any existing Johnnie's Dog House restaurant. The training includes: * Vision and Values * Operations Manual * Franchisee's Responsibilities * POS System * Training for Product/Service Presentation * Marketing & Promotion Planning * Catering & Special Events Strategy * Hiring Your Staff and Personnel Practices & Policy * Job & Staff Training * Receiving & Storing Products * Health, Sanitation & Licensing Requirements
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesYou will have ongoing access to our expertise and materials in the areas of: * Business development and administration * Site selection and store leasing * Construction * Purchasing * Training * Store operations * Quality control * Advertising and promotions * Marketing * Research and development
    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
    Johnnie's Dog House 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 "Lattieā€ 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 Johnnie's Dog House

    Fast Casual Restaurant:

    1,000 to 2,000 sq. ft., offers a welcoming entrance, nostalgic decor, and unique historical photographs from different generations which decorate the dining area. This business format offers multiple channels of revenue for our franchisees: Dine-in and Carry-Out, Catering, and Special Events. Airport and Mall Venue

    100 to 300 sq. ft., is supported by our Fully Self-Contained Kiosk Solution. It is fashioned to look so that it will never be forgotten, offers a wide variety of menu selections, capable of satisfying large crowds, certified for indoor use, and is built with a ruggedness and utility. Our Home Improvement Venue

    8 ft. by 12ft. Kiosk or Trailer, is designed and manufacturered using the highest NSF and UL standards to ensure reliability and approval by health departments and county ordinances nationwide, provides distribution from the Johnnie's Dog House food, beverage, paper and branding suppliers to each location, and offers a 3rd party equipment leasing option of the complete solution.

    Our Catering and Event Solution

    The perfect addition to every sporting event, festival, fair, or party in your community. Your customers will love the hot off-the-grill foods and its style and design will certainly be a crowd pleaser.