The New York Butcher Shoppe vs Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The New York Butcher Shoppe vs Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Investment $385,500 - $500,500$1,250,000 - $2,000,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$75,000
Royalty Fee to 4%5%
Advertising Fee -0.8%
Year Founded 19991997
Year Franchised 20032003
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +10
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +10
Renewal Fee 20% of fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
    Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
    Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
    Training -Austin, TX Four weeks

    On-site Two weeks

    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-Op Advertising

    National Advertising

    Regional Advertising

    Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases Other Marketing Support: Pre-Show Media

    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

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

    Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 60 Part-time

    Expansion Plans

     
    The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
    Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About The New York Butcher Shoppe

    The New York Butcher Shoppe was founded in 1999 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Since that time it has grown in popularity with customers and now has locations in South Carolina and Georgia with plans for new stores in additional states. The The New York Butcher Shoppe concept is founded on the principles of outstanding customer service and the highest quality product, in a clean and inviting atmosphere. Our line of hand cut steaks using Premium Angus Beef , prepared entrees, side dishes, salads and dips are always fresh and provide a unique shopping niche for our customers. We also offer fresh sausages, frozen pastas, vegetables, hard to find grocery items, and a top selection of fine wines and cheeses. The stores are able to operate well on small staffs in retail space from 1,100 - 1,600 square feet. Assistance with site selection is provided by us, as well as guidance through your opening and ongoing operations. As the owners of the Franchiser, we also operate stores and are hands on every day to build the brand and the system. Our commitment to successful franchisees is the same as our commitment to our customers and standards of operation. We will provide each franchisee:

    Initial investment for a store can run from $385,500-$500,500 depending on your lease, build out, and other factors.

    About Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas

    We want to share the quality experience of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema with people nationwide. 
    We have world-wide recognition as a leader in the cinema/dining concept.
    We strive for excellence in quality, service, sound quality and film presentation.
    We have received excellent reviews in national and international publications because
    of the experience we create with our no-talking policy and our pre-show philosophy.
    We have become a household name with hard-core movie fans for our unique events.
    We are looking for partners experienced in the hospitality business.