Mr. Goodburger's vs The Dogfather Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Goodburger's vs The Dogfather including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
The Dogfather Franchise
Investment $155,000 - $210,000$179,300 - $263,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 6-8%6.5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20012002
Year Franchised 20032008
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
The Dogfather Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • (industry and general business experience are recommended)
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
    The Dogfather 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

     
    Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
    The Dogfather Franchise
    Training Internet refresher courses-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations -* 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit * Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 * Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans

     
    Mr. Goodburger's Franchise
    The Dogfather Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Mr. Goodburger's

    The business built on creating healthy, animal-free fast food went belly up. See Wink's Cheeseburger Factory.

    About The Dogfather

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING