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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Bar Louie vs Shula's Bar & Grill including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $923,500 - $3,707,333 | $1,126,600 - $3,037,500 |
Franchise Fee | $50,000 | $150,000 - $175,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 12% |
Advertising Fee | 2% local, 1%Nat'l | Not less than $30,000 |
Year Founded | 1991 | - |
Year Franchised | 2010 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years +10+10 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years +10+10 |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Just as there is no cookie cutter location, there is no cookie-cutter franchisee. A company's objective should determine if a potential franchisee is a good fit. For franchisees looking to build on a unique culture, franchisees should be excited for the opportunity to customize. Someone who wants to expand quickly through a replication and repetition rollout approach will not deliver the guest experience that customers should come to expect from the brand. |
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Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
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Inventory | -/- | -/- |
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Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | We offer extensive support along the way, including: * Full support through the site identification and construction process * A comprehensive training program for restaurant teams * MALT (Music, Atmosphere, Lighting, Temperature) - the secret to creating the Bar Louie experience * Access to leading software and restaurant management tools * Compelling advertising and local store marketing materials * Extensive PR and social media programming |
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Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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Investment | ||
$923,500 - $3,707,333 | ||
$1,126,600 - $3,037,500 | ||
Franchise Fee | ||
$50,000 | ||
$150,000 - $175,000 | ||
Royalty Fee | ||
5% | ||
12% | ||
Advertising Fee | ||
2% local, 1%Nat'l | ||
Not less than $30,000 | ||
Year Founded | ||
1991 | ||
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Year Franchised | ||
2010 | ||
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Term Of Agreement | ||
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10 years +10+10 | ||
Renewal Fee | ||
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Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | ||
Just as there is no cookie cutter location, there is no cookie-cutter franchisee. A company's objective should determine if a potential franchisee is a good fit. For franchisees looking to build on a unique culture, franchisees should be excited for the opportunity to customize. Someone who wants to expand quickly through a replication and repetition rollout approach will not deliver the guest experience that customers should come to expect from the brand. |
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Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | ||
Franchise Fees | ||
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Start-up Costs | ||
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Equipment | ||
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Inventory | ||
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Receivables | ||
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Payroll | ||
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Training & Support |
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Training | ||
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Support | ||
We offer extensive support along the way, including: * Full support through the site identification and construction process * A comprehensive training program for restaurant teams * MALT (Music, Atmosphere, Lighting, Temperature) - the secret to creating the Bar Louie experience * Access to leading software and restaurant management tools * Compelling advertising and local store marketing materials * Extensive PR and social media programming |
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Marketing | ||
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Operations | ||
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Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | ||
Yes | ||
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Canada Expansion | ||
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International Expansion | ||
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TOP TEN REASONS FOR A SHULA'S FRANCHISE #1 Shula's Brand #2 Shula's Product #3 Shula's Knowledge / Expertise #4 Shula's Support #5 Shula's Success #6 Shula's Leadership #7 Shula's Integrity #8 Shula's Marketing #9 Shula's Business Flexibility #10 Shula's Cost Effective Design and Rehab