The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar vs East Coast Wings Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar vs East Coast Wings including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
East Coast Wings Franchise
Investment $359,800 - $1,600,000$661,375 - $1,098,570
Franchise Fee $22,000 - $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19711995
Year Franchised 19752004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -25% of then current fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
East Coast Wings Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
    East Coast Wings Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
    East Coast Wings Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 48 hours
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 80 - 160

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 25 - 50


    Expansion Plans

     
    The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
    East Coast Wings Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar

    NOT A FRANCHISE

    About East Coast Wings

    East Coast Wings & Grill is a casual dining full service and counter service restaurant with an emphasis of buffalo style wings. East Coast Wings was originally founded in 1995. In 2000, Steve G. Kontos bought the concept, and in 2002, Sam G. Ballas joined with him, and re-organized it to what today's patrons know as "East Coast Wings & Grill".
    With their 46 years of combined restaurant experience, East Coast Wings & Grill has become a local favorite in all markets the brand has entered.
     National Winner 1st place - Traditional hot sauce and 2nd place - creative spicy
     Our famous wings have consistently won, "Best Wings" in most all markets entered. And to boot, our brand has a very diversified menu: with our overstuffed sandwiches, super salads, deli style specialties and taste-tempting appetizers.
    Unique to East Coast Wings & Grill is our over 75 different flavors and 675 combinations of wings - Teriyaki Ginger Garlic, Honey Barbeque, Mango Habanero, Jamaican Jerk, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Bourbon Street, Kickin' Thai, Cajun and many more.
    Our infamous Buffalo Shrimp, which is available in our 75 flavors, 9 heat indexes and 675 combinations, has quickly become the next best thing to our famous wings.

    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee