Krieger's vs Smitty's Restaurants Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Krieger's Franchise
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
Investment $450,000$400,000 - $600,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1991-
Year Franchised 2002-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Krieger's Franchise
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Management expertise
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    Financing Options

     
    Krieger's Franchise
    Smitty's Restaurants 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
    Smitty's Restaurants 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
    Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Krieger's

    About Smitty's Restaurants

    Today, Smitty's Restaurants is Canada's largest family restaurant chain. Our award-winning menu will introduce you to our diverse menu items, from Smitty's famous buttermilk pancakes and waffles to omelettes, salads, sandwiches, steaks and pastas. Smitty's menu continues to offer an outstanding variety for everyone.              Most Smitty's are fully licensed and many have separate lounges.

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    #101 in Canada's Top franchises.