Off The Grill vs Sizzler USA Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Off The Grill Franchise
Sizzler USA Franchise
Investment $350,000$933,000 - $3,057,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981958
Year Franchised 19990
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $12.5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Off The Grill Franchise
Sizzler USA Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Off The Grill Franchise
    Sizzler USA Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Off The Grill Franchise
    Sizzler USA Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, National media-
    Operations 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Off The Grill Franchise
    Sizzler USA Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Off The Grill

    Off the Grill was founded in 1998 by Alan Thompson. It began franchising in 1999. The privately held company is based in Maryland Heights, Missouri

    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.