Johnny Rockets vs Elevation Burger Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
Elevation Burger Franchise
Investment $581,000 - $877,000$338,500 - $599,500
Franchise Fee $49,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1986-
Year Franchised 1987-
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
Elevation Burger 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.

Elevation Burger considers only highly motivated individuals and entities committed to building a great brand. Prior restaurant experience is a plus, but not required.

Financing Options
 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
Elevation Burger 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
Elevation Burger Franchise
Training --
Support Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations* Vendor Relationships * Real Estate, Design & Construction Tools * Franchisee Support Intranet * Employee Recruitment * Quality Control Checks * Grand Opening and Local Store Marketing * Continuous Upgrades to Menus & Recipes * Training of franchisee, management, kitchen staff, and wait staff prior to opening
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
Elevation Burger 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 Elevation Burger

Gourmet, organic burgers & fries!

Elevation Burger is elevating the burger segment using grass-fed, great tasting organic beef, cooking our fresh fries in olive oil, offering veggie burgers and fresh-scooped milk shakes. Elevation Burger prepares all items fresh and made to order.

Because ingredients matter. People want to feel good about the food they eat, the environment they purchase it in and the employees serving them. Elevation Burger is a pioneer in creating a burger meal that tastes good, uses ingredients recognized to be good for you and is served in an inviting atmosphere.