The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar vs WingsUp! Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar vs WingsUp! 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
WingsUp! Franchise
Investment $359,800 - $1,600,000$220,000 - $280,000
Franchise Fee $22,000 - $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19711988
Year Franchised 19751996
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
WingsUp! Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
    WingsUp! 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

     
    The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
    WingsUp! Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising-
    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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
    WingsUp! Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar

    NOT A FRANCHISE

    About WingsUp!

    We are Canada’s best chicken wing restaurant franchise focusing on takeout, delivery and catering. If you're asking yourself "Where are the best gourmet wings near me?" your search has come to an end. From our honey hot wings to our classic mild BBQ wings, you'll find every flavour to satisfy your cravings. Our flavour palate includes 18 delicious flavours from classic, sweet, bold to spicy and dry seasoned. Serving Southern Ontario since 1988, with locations in Burlington, Cambridge, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Waterloo, Orangeville, Newmarket, Orillia, Niagara Falls, St. Catharines, and London
    WingsUp! specializes in take-out and delivery of Gourmet Chicken Wings and other similar items. Our stores are currently located in southern Ontario and our brand has developed customer loyalty that has surpassed expectations. Our commitment to use the highest quality, fresh never frozen chicken and we believe, as is evident by our success that this sets us apart from the competition and elevates WingsUp! to new plateaus with each new restaurant we open.