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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mandler's The Original Sausage Company vs Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $200,000 | $1,250,000 - $2,000,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $75,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | up to 3% of gross | 0.8% |
Year Founded | 2003 | 1997 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 years +10 |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | 10 years +10 |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Austin, TX Four weeks On-site Two weeks |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | Co-Op Advertising National Advertising Regional Advertising Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases Other Marketing Support: Pre-Show Media |
Operations | - | Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 60 Part-time |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Mandler's is the greatest thing to hit the quick-serve restaurant scene -- and franchising! Mandler's offers proprietary recipes for European-style sausages, grilled fresh and served on our own power-baked bread rolls, along with delicious side dishes and refreshing drinks, in a chic and appealing atmosphere.