Ricky's vs Smitty's Restaurants Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Ricky's Franchise
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
Investment $800,000 - $950,000$400,000 - $600,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4.5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 1960-
Year Franchised 1978-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Ricky's Franchise
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Ricky's Franchise
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
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Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support

 
Ricky's Franchise
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Ricky's Franchise
Smitty's Restaurants 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 Smitty's Restaurants

Today, Smitty's Restaurants is Canada's largest family restaurant chain. Our award-winning menu will introduce you to our diverse menu items, from Smitty's famous buttermilk pancakes and waffles to omelettes, salads, sandwiches, steaks and pastas. Smitty's menu continues to offer an outstanding variety for everyone.              Most Smitty's are fully licensed and many have separate lounges.

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