Applebee's vs IL FORNELLO Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Applebee's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Investment $2,009,038 - $8,267,250$100,000 - $700,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4% initially, 5% possible after4%
Advertising Fee not less than 4%1%
Year Founded 19801986
Year Franchised 20141989
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Applebee's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Experience Our Ideal Franchise Partner -Is committed to a long term franchise relationship built on trust and respect -Knows how to build a brand -Understands that accessible pricing and value are core components of casual dining -Has prior hospitality experience or knowledge, particularly in critical areas like supply chain, quality assurance, real estate development, and marketing -Has or will have infrastructure dedicated to the development of our brand -Has material liquidity and net worth, with access to capital -Has a track record of developing multi-unit restaurant systems -

Financing Options
 
Applebee's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Applebee's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
Training -10 weeks
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Applebee's Franchise
IL FORNELLO Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Applebee's

Applebee's is the largest casual dining chain in the world with sales of $4.7 billion in 2006. Already the business staple of friendly casual dining, Applebee's is pursuing expansion opportunities, and is looking for individuals/firms with a serious interest in developing our successful brand internationally. For years Applebee's has embraced neighborhood culture, providing high-quality food and drinks in a friendly and informal atmosphere. Compared to the competition, Applebee's consistently delivers food to the consumer faster as well as more affordably. We plan to take this same mantra abroad, creating a warm, inviting dining experience designed around location-specific demographics and customer preference information.

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About IL FORNELLO

In 1986 IL FORNELLO introduced Toronto to wood-oven baked pizza and the response was overwhelming. From the very first day IL FORNELLO opened its doors our priority has been to provide our guests with the highest quality food and service possible. But we have also anticipated and adapted to the evolving food preferences and sensitivities of our customers. As a result, IL FORNELLO was the first Italian restaurant to offer gluten-free pizza and pasta on our menu and, most recently, an extensive and creative Vegan menu that has been extremely successful.

Because of our constant focus on customer service, IL FORNELLO has not just weathered recessions, changing demographics and the constantly challenging landscape that is the food service industry, it has thrived. With successful corporate and franchise locations in Toronto, Ajax, Richmond Hill and Oakville, IL FORNELLO Restaurants is ready to grow again.