Krieger's vs T.G.I. Friday's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Krieger's vs T.G.I. Friday's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Krieger's Franchise
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Investment $450,000$1,000,000 - $3,000,000
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19911965
Year Franchised 20021988
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Krieger's Franchise
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Management expertise
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    Financing Options

     
    Krieger's Franchise
    T.G.I. Friday'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
    T.G.I. Friday'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
    T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Krieger's

    About T.G.I. Friday's

    T.G.I. Friday's restaurant brand is seeking franchisees with significant hospitality experience operating multiple restaurants. In addition the ideal candidate will exhibit the ability and have the infrastructure to implement as aggressive growth strategy.