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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Great Steak vs Friendly Banners including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $155,900 - $520,300 | $450,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 4% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1983 | 1989 |
Year Franchised | 1986 | 1989 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | K-Tec is a 5-day training all Kahala franchisees receive and is the companion to brand specific in-store training. It introduces participants to the Kahala culture, level of support provided, and the roles and responsibilities for supporting franchisee and franchisor success. It provides exposure to basic business concepts such as customer service, profitability, quality assurance, inventory, purchasing and distribution, and more. | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 35% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
A family style restaurant concept featuring a program of ice cream desserts. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Senior's discounts and children's menu available. A range of delicious, high quality ice cream treats from Big Scoop also tempts guests. These delicious treats can be enjoyed after a full-service meal in Banners' comfortable surroundings, or purchased as take-out items from the Big Scoop module unit within the Banners Restaurant.