The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar vs Dick's Wings Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar vs Dick's 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
Dick's Wings Franchise
Investment $359,800 - $1,600,000$229,500 - $772,500
Franchise Fee $22,000 - $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1971-
Year Franchised 1975-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
Dick's Wings Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar Franchise
    Dick's Wings 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
    Dick's Wings 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
    Dick's Wings Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About The Ground Pat'i Grille & Bar

    NOT A FRANCHISE

    About Dick's Wings

    Dick's Wings & Grill has become one of the fastest growing franchises in North Florida along with America's appetite for comfortable family dining. With the down-home sporty NASCAR theme, Dick's Wings & Grill is the personification of a place where people can sit back, relax and make themselves at home. We are the perfect pit stop where people can meet to talk about the day's events over a cold drink and delicious food while enjoying a relaxing time. Since our atmosphere is casual, larger groups can also celebrate birthdays, office parties, special occasions or just hangout.
    *Offering quality and variety. Though our wing sauce is hard to beat, our outstanding food doesn't stop there. From salads to 1/2 pound burgers, kid's menu to veggie burgers, we try to provide something equally delicious for everyone. In addition to teas & sodas we offer beer & wine, but decided to skip the full bar due to our family-oriented theme.
    *Providing fun, courteous service. This is a staff priority. They sincerely believe their responsibility is to do whatever they can to make their guests' dining stay enjoyable, ensuring their return.
    *Why I choose to be a Franchise Partner with Dick's Wings & Grill  - Because Dick's Wings & Grill values franchisees as business partners. We are dedicated to providing initial and ongoing support with all the key ingredients ensuring franchise success. This includes site location, restaurant design, grand opening preparations, management training, marketing and advertising.
    *What makes Dick's Wings & Grill stand out from other opportunities? We thoroughly research each new market we enter and are willing to adapt to new surroundings. Our goal is to create an eatery where our guests feel at home. Though we are dynamic in our thinking, as a franchise we realize image, food quality and service must be consistent throughout all restaurants. Through experience, we know when to be flexible and when to stick to the formula.
    *What makes a Dick's Wings & Grill so successful? Good organization Proven management plans Teamwork between management & staff Empowered staff that has fun on the job Quality food and consistent service
    *Inviting family atmosphere
    *Continuous franchise support