Chester's vs Rumbi Island Grill Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chester's Franchise
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Investment $12,385 - $277,313$350,000 - $495,500
Franchise Fee $3,500$35,000
Royalty Fee -5%-8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 1952-
Year Franchised 2004-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chester's Franchise
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Chester's Franchise
    Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Chester's Franchise
    Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 30 hours Classroom Training: 3 hours Ongoing training as required Rumbi offers an 8-week General Manager Training Program as well as in-depth team-member training for all positions. Additional information regarding this training program will be made available to approved Rumbi Franchisees and Area Developers.
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Franchisee Intranet Platform-
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Chester's Franchise
    Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Chester's

    Chester’s serves Great Tasting Fresh Fried Chicken that’s cooked to perfection, with a unique taste and style. Our secret is a family recipe and process that’s been successful for over 40 years. Chester’s brings you delicious fried chicken, tempting tenders, sandwiches, wraps, salads, breakfast items and more. And that’s not all we’re known for! Our chicken is complimented by our signature Potato Wedges, Chester’s Original Sauce and delicious biscuits and sides. We offer a great deal of flexibility in the placement of Chester’s including restaurant-in-store (convenience stores, truck stops, supermarkets), co-branded with other national brands, malls and food-courts, and in-line shopping center locations. And there is variety in our menu formats, including take-out only, take-out and dine-in. We can tailor the restaurant to meet your needs and to properly position Chester’s in your market.

    "Entrepreneur

    #180 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #112 in Franchise 500 for 2021.


    About Rumbi Island Grill

    Rumbi Island Grill is the industry leader in tropical fast-casual dining. Established in 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah, there are now 23 in operation in Utah, Colorado and Arizona. Rumbi creates the ultimate mealtime getaway by blending authentic fare inspired by Jamaican, South Seas and Island cuisine, with quick, convenient service. The menu includes gourmet rice bowls, crisp, fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, beach burgers and platters. Favorites include the Voodoo Chicken Salad, Hawaiian Teriyaki Rice Bowl, juicy Jerk Chicken Sandwich, Aloha Mango Chicken Salad and main entrees like the Luau Pork Plate and tender Volcano-Blackened Mahi-Mahi. Rumbi is a privately held company headquartered in Sandy, Utah led by President and COO Stuart Gee.
     Rumbi Island Grill has won "Best of State in Utah" honors in the Asian-Pacific cuisine category for four consecutive years from 2005-2008 and is one of only 43 restaurants in America to be honored by the Whole Grains Council for serving whole grains on its daily menu. Rumbi Island Grill was honored as the best fast casual restaurant in 2007 in the "Best of Greater Phoenix" competition. For more information, please visit: www.rumbi.com.