Fuddruckers vs Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fuddruckers vs Drifter's Hamburgers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fuddruckers Franchise
Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
Investment $495,000 - $1,565,000$113,500 - $501,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee .25%2% local
Year Founded 19802008
Year Franchised 19832011
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $25K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fuddruckers Franchise
Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• We are seeking: � Honest, straight forward people with a desire to develop the Drifter�s Hamburgers brand. � People with the desire to succeed. � Individuals and partnerships with adequate funds. � Operating, real estate or trade experience in development territory

    Financing Options
     
    Fuddruckers Franchise
    Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Fuddruckers Franchise
    Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
    Training 6-week training program-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsSite Selection Lease Approval Pre-opening Management Training Vendors and Equipment Store Opening Support Operations Support Purchasing and Distribution
    Marketing Regional advertising-
    Operations 53% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (99% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Fuddruckers Franchise
    Drifter's Hamburgers Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Fuddruckers

    The first Fuddruckers opened in San Antonio, Texas in 1980 with a classic American nostalgia theme. Fuddruckers operates and franchises more than 200 restaurants in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada and the Middle East. The emphasis today is the same as it was in 1980 - we use only the freshest ingredients. Our restaurants serve only the freshest beef and feature on-premise bakeries where bread and dessert items are baked fresh daily. It's truly a "build-your-own meal" experience.

    About Drifter's Hamburgers

    "Rescuing the reputation of the fast food hamburger" It's true; the best burger is now available at the drive-thru window. Drifter's Hamburgers serves "California Style" hamburgers featuring humanely raised beef without added hormones, steroids or antibiotics. Our buns are made without preservatives, without GMOs, without pesticides and are certified "clean label". Drifter's Hamburgers features a clean California beach look. We wear t-shirts, we wear shorts and we will set ourselves right next door to any burger restaurant in America because we know that the bottom line is all about the burger. We will put our hamburger up against any other burger in the nation. Drifter's Hamburgers strives to deliver the absolute best in both food quality and service. Drifter's Hamburgers franchisees will be proven leaders in the industry who understand that jumping on the current trend of paying a fortune for an end-cap build out then serving an over-priced, poor quality hamburger labeled as a "better burger" to seemingly justify its high price is a trend that will not last through the length of their franchise agreement. Drifter's Hamburgers franchisees realize that the current trend of eating healthier is a trend that is going to last.Drifter's Hamburgers is new to the franchise scene and is committed to choosing only the best people to be Drifter's Hamburgers franchisees. The Drifter's Hamburgers corporate team is dedicated to ensuring its franchisees' success. The Drifter's corporate team has over fifty years of experience. This team specializes in helping its franchisees during pre-opening and grand opening and also provides on-going support. Drifter's Hamburgers is seeking single and multi-unit development partners throughout the United States.