Beef O'Brady's vs The Growler Guys Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Beef O'Brady's vs The Growler Guys including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Beef O'Brady's Franchise
The Growler Guys Franchise
Investment $806,825 - $1,288,350$204,900 - $441,500
Franchise Fee $37,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee 2.3%2%
Year Founded 19852012
Year Franchised 19982019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Beef O'Brady's Franchise
The Growler Guys Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Beef O'Brady's Franchise
    The Growler Guys 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/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Beef O'Brady's Franchise
    The Growler Guys Franchise
    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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Beef O'Brady's Franchise
    The Growler Guys Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Beef O'Brady's

    We have franchised our restaurant concept, Beef'O'Brady's Family Sports Pubs, because we believe motivated and well-trained Strategic Partners can be strong, successful Beef's operators in their local communities. We award franchise licenses to those Strategic Partners who share our beliefs. Our primary mission is to attract and keep customers by making sure they are very satisfied every time they visit a Beef's. We are in the business of "Business". Our reason for being is economic performance. Our purpose is to attract and keep customers. Our results are measured by satisfied customers. We create Strategic Partnerships with franchisees who believe in focusing their attention on attracting and keeping customers. We believe franchising is the most effective multi-unit distribution method for us to dominate local markets.

    The total investment necessary to begin operations of one Family Sports Pub ranges from $806,825 to $1,288,350, including $37,890 to be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
    If you want development rights for Family Sports Pubs, you must pay $31,250 to $46,250 to the franchisor or its affiliate as an initial development fee (which equals the sum of half of the initial franchise fees for 2 Family Sports Pubs on the low end to 5 Family Sports Pubs on the high end)

    About The Growler Guys

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    Following in the footsteps of Europeans and East coasters, the Growler Guys opened its doors in early 2012. Word traveled fast among craft beer enthusiasts and general folks who wanted to test the concept. The concept is pretty cool. What started as a fill station has now grown to many locations across several states serving amazing craft beer in tap house settings yet still providing the unique to go options we have been known for!
    The Growler Guys are growing! Franchise opportunities are open for 2020 right now! If you love craft beer and want more information on owning a The Growler Guys location let us know!