Roy Rogers vs Lindy - Gertie's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Roy Rogers vs Lindy - Gertie's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Roy Rogers Franchise	Lindy - Gertie's Franchise
Investment	$767,250 - $1,580,950	$49,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee	$30,000	$9,500
Royalty Fee	5%	-
Advertising Fee	3%	2%
Year Founded	1968	-
Year Franchised	2003	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Term Of Agreement	-	-
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Roy Rogers Franchise	Lindy - Gertie's Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Roy Rogers Franchise	Lindy - Gertie's Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	-/-
Equipment	No/Yes	-/-
Inventory	No/Yes	-/-
Receivables	No/Yes	-/-
Payroll	No/Yes	-/-
Training & Support
	Roy Rogers Franchise	Lindy - Gertie's Franchise
Training	On-The-Job Training: 25 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours	-
Support	Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software	-
Marketing	Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app	-
Operations	-	-
Expansion Plans
	Roy Rogers Franchise	Lindy - Gertie's Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	No	-

Company Overviews

About Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers' restaurants provide a wide variety of appealing, prepared-to-order foods with quality and freshness that set a new standard in the quick service segment. For over 35 years Roy Rogers has been offering the 'Big Three' - hamburgers, chicken and roast beef. Our "Choose any side" option includes French fries, baked and mashed potatoes, fresh fruit cup, cole slaw, baked apples, tossed salad or baked beans. Our signature Fixin's Bar enables guests to dress their sandwich the way they like it without the need for a special order. Our signature freshness is made possible through our unwillingness to compromise on ingredients or technique...a difference our guests notice. There is no single factor that accounts for the powerful appeal of the Roy Rogers concept. Rather, it's a combination of many strategic, operational and promotional elements - all focused on the common goal of operational efficiency and total guest satisfaction that makes Roy Rogers so appealing as a restaurant and as a business opportunity.

WHY ROYS?: Widespread Appeal

At Roy Rogers Restaurants, there's something for everyone, as evident by the diversity of our guests. On any given day, Roy Rogers widespread appeal will see executives stopping in for a delicious breakfast or business lunch, friends meeting for a midday meal, families with young children, or senior citizens enjoying an evening out.

Fresh, Prepared-to-Order Products

Inviting, Comfortable Decor

   

About Lindy - Gertie's

In 1974, businessman Joseph Yesutis fulfilled a life-long dream by purchasing the Lindy's Chili Company and the Gertie's Ice Cream Company. This dream, however, did not include putting the two concepts together. Only after analyzing the unique qualities of each business did he conceive of his remarkable innovation.

Lindy's Chili was drawing huge lunch and dinner crowds, but slowed in the evenings. On the other hand, Gertie's Ice Cream did great business in the evenings when customers crowded in.

Additionally, there was seasonal factors that effected business. Cold Chicago winters bolstered chili sales, while ice cream sales declined. And, of course, in the summer, ice cream soared past chili sales.

Combining the two companies into a single specialty food business initially drew many puzzled looks.
Chili and ice cream? Some people questioned Joe's judgment. But it really made remarkable business sense. The two specialties in fact, kept business steady throughout the day and throughout the year.

Even more remarkable, chili and ice cream proved to be a delicious combination!
The new Lindy Gertie's customers discovered that a bowl of the hot and spicy chili followed by a cool, refreshing ice cream was indeed a unusually satisfying experience.

The Lindy-Gertie's Franchise Opportunity Could Be Your Recipe For A Great Future! Since 1901, Gertie's Ice Cream and since 1924, Lindy's Chili have been serving the Chicagoland area. Be a part of that history. Contact us today.