Ricky's vs T.G.I. Friday's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ricky's vs T.G.I. Friday's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Ricky's Franchise
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Investment $800,000 - $950,000$1,000,000 - $3,000,000
Franchise Fee $45,000N/A
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19601965
Year Franchised 19781988
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Ricky's Franchise
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Ricky's Franchise
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Ricky's Franchise
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Ricky's Franchise
T.G.I. Friday's Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Ricky's

RICKYS ALL DAY GRILL is a mid-scale restaurant/lounge concept featuring high quality Breakfast Plates, plus an Extensive Lunch and Dinner Menu showcasing ribs, chicken, pastas, steaks, burgers, and home-style favourites. It's dynamic, stylized decor theme makes all age groups comfortable in this 3 day part concept with full bar. Ricky's has a proven track record in providing key site selection, construction, comprehensive training, ongoing operation support and marketing programs.

About T.G.I. Friday's

T.G.I. Friday's restaurant brand is seeking franchisees with significant hospitality experience operating multiple restaurants. In addition the ideal candidate will exhibit the ability and have the infrastructure to implement as aggressive growth strategy.