Western Sizzlin vs Perko's Cafe Grill Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Western Sizzlin Franchise
Perko's Cafe Grill Franchise
Investment $811,000 - $2,300,000$292,500 - $1,357,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 3%4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1962-
Year Franchised 1965-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Western Sizzlin Franchise
Perko's Cafe Grill Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Western Sizzlin Franchise
Perko's Cafe Grill Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Western Sizzlin Franchise
Perko's Cafe Grill Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Western Sizzlin Franchise
Perko's Cafe Grill Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Western Sizzlin

WesterN SizzliN serves only the finest steaks. In the cooking process, our steaks are specially seasoned with Gold Dust, a WesterN SizzliN proprietary recipe. The combination of the Pascarellas original cooking technique and one-of-a-kind seasoning brought Nick and his wife Nora, an impeccable reputation for serving the most succulent tasting steak around. As one of our franchisees says, "We've got a special juicy flavor that only WesterN SizzliN has!" But don't just take our word for it, ask anyone who has ever had one, and they'll tell you about it. Nick's concept was just too good to keep to himself. In 1966 he responded to requests and began selling franchises nationally. By 1988, Nick's "steakhouse" had grown into a national chain with yearly sales of nearly half a billion dollars!

About Perko's Cafe Grill

"Perkos
Perko's Cafe Grill is excited to speak with you concerning your potential investment in a new franchise. With decades of experience behind us and the future before us, the  Perko's Cafe Grill team will join forces with you to build your business on a solid foundation.  Perko's Cafe Grill will assist you with site selection, plan design, project management, restaurant operations and marketing.  Perko's Cafe Grill is committed to providing support for you through the development process of getting your restaurant open for business.