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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ruby Tuesday vs Hooters including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $1,559,650 - $3,877,400 | $956,500 - $4,275,000 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $75,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% of gross sales | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 1.5% of gross sales | 2.5% |
Year Founded | 1972 | 1983 |
Year Franchised | 1997 | 1986 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | -/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | -/Yes |
Receivables | -/- | -/Yes |
Payroll | -/- | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: Varies Classroom Training: Varies |
Support | - | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection |
Marketing | - | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development Loyalty program/app |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | No |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
Joining the Ruby Tuesday franchise family will open the door to an exciting future. Since 1972, we've set the highest standards in culinary excellence and restaurant innovations. We've positioned ourselves as a leader in restaurant technology and achieved the highest level of operational expertise. Franchise opportunities are now open for interested investors and potential restaurant franchisees in many areas of the world, both internationally and domestically.
There are no franchise opportunities available in the United States. Every region has been sold and our franchisees are not allowed to sub-franchise. International Hooters of America has franchise opportunities in the following countries: * Baltic States * Belorussia * Benelux * Bolivia * Bulgaria * Canada (Newfoundland) * Czech Republic * Denmark * Dominican Republic * Ecuador * Finland * France (multi-territory) * Hungary * Iceland * Italy (multi-territory) * Netherlands * Norway * Poland