Johnny Rockets vs Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Johnny Rockets vs Iceberg Drive Inn including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise
Investment $581,000 - $877,000$132,500 - $556,000
Franchise Fee $49,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19861960
Year Franchised 19872001
Term Of Agreement 10 years w/two 5-year options-
Term Of Agreement 10 years w/two 5-year options-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise
Experience You and/or a business partner(s) must have at least two years restaurant owner/operator experience.

You and/or a business partner(s) must have a net worth of $500 thousand per unit, and available liquid capital of $200 thousand per unit, or more, (net worth of $1.5 million per unit, and available liquid capital of $500 thousand per unit, or more, outside of the U.S.), in order to qualify for development of up to five units.

Development of six units or more will be considered on a case by case basis, pending your net worth and available liquid capital.

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Financing Options
 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
Iceberg Drive Inn 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
 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise
Training --
Support Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing National media, Regional advertising-
Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 48 - 53

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets is an international restaurant chain that offers the food, fun and friendliness of classic, timeless, feel-good Americana. Every Johnny Rockets restaurant serves simple, great-tasting food from a menu of all-American favorites, including our juicy hamburgers, crispy American Fries, classic sandwiches and rich, delicious hand-dipped shakes and malts. It's the place to go for friendly service, flavorful food, uplifting music and relaxed, casual fun. With annual sales in excess of $300 million, Johnny Rockets is a time-tested brand with an extraordinarily high awareness level, a loyal customer base and a broad demographic appeal. The all-American theme is one that has proven to be universal and that leaps across all geographic and cultural boundaries. It easily translates into any language and relates to the best concepts of America, around the globe. Throughout the world, people appreciate the stereotypical home-cooked goodness of classic comfort foods; smiling, outgoing service and a bright, clean, cheerful atmosphere.

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About Iceberg Drive Inn

The first Iceberg Drive Inn was opened by Lamar Sorensen on April 12, 1960.  A local ice cream machine salesman named Hap Vitale had the idea for a building with a distinctive roof that served great milkshakes, burgers and fries.  He convinced Lamar to open this concept and Iceberg Drive Inn was born.  It was located on the corner of 900 East and 3900 South in Salt Lake City, Utah.  The building was originally designed to be moved after a few years as he was only renting the land at the time.  Many report that it was the first drive thru in the Salt Lake City area.  Lamar insisted that Drive Inn be spelled with two "n’s” as he felt it appeared friendlier to invite people to an "inn” rather than simply a "drive in”.