Krieger's vs West Side Charlie's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Krieger's vs West Side Charlie's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Krieger's Franchise
West Side Charlie's Franchise
Investment $450,000$150,000 - $300,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19911996
Year Franchised 20021996
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Krieger's Franchise
West Side Charlie's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Management expertise
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    Financing Options
     
    Krieger's Franchise
    West Side Charlie's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Krieger's Franchise
    West Side Charlie's Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 85% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Krieger's Franchise
    West Side Charlie's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Krieger's

    About West Side Charlie's

    Come over to West Side Charlies and join a franchise with a proven record for success! West Side Charlies offers an upscale environment with downscale prices. We cater to the 19 to 40 year old demographic with innovative promotions. If you think you've got what it takes to break into this exciting opportunity give us a call. You could be in business on the West Side.
    Backed by an innovative and aggressive marketing program, West Side Charlies features interactive and attention-getting promos, and multi-media advertising campaigns.