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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Beef O'Brady's vs Arrow Neighbourhood Pub including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
| Start-Up Costs and Fees | ||
| Investment | $806,825 - $1,288,350 | $350,000 - $600,000 | 
| Franchise Fee | $37,500 | $25,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 4% | - | 
| Advertising Fee | 2.3% | - | 
| Year Founded | 1985 | 1991 | 
| Year Franchised | 1998 | 2000 | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
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 Business Experience Requirements | ||
| Experience | - | |
| Financing Options | ||
| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Equipment | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Inventory | No/Yes | -/- | 
| Receivables | No/No | -/- | 
| Payroll | No/No | -/- | 
| Training & Support | ||
| Training | At Beef'O'Brady's University, workshops | - | 
| Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations | - | 
| Marketing | Regional advertising | - | 
| Operations | 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - | 
| Expansion Plans | ||
| US Expansion | Yes | - | 
| Canada Expansion | No | No | 
| International Expansion | No | No | 
The Arrow Neighbourhood Pub Group captures the atmosphere of traditional British Pubs but in a distinctly Canadian fashion, designed to appeal to young professionals and the whole family with the emphasis on locally-produced beverages and foods. Strong commitment to the community and the environment are integral aspects of the overall concept.