Grandy's vs Rumbi Island Grill Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Grandy's Franchise
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Investment $799,800 - $1,104,000$350,000 - $495,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -5%-8%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 1973-
Year Franchised 1977-
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Business Experience Requirements

 
Grandy's Franchise
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Financing Options

 
Grandy's Franchise
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  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
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Training -Rumbi offers an 8-week General Manager Training Program as well as in-depth team-member training for all positions. Additional information regarding this training program will be made available to approved Rumbi Franchisees and Area Developers.
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Expansion Plans

 
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Company Overviews

About Grandy's

Grandy's is now seeking outstanding franchise candidates in selected markets across the United States who share our passion for serving great food and want to grow with our respected brand.

Currently Grandy’s is sourcing new franchisees in markets that now have or have had open Grandy’s restaurants.

Grandy's franchise strategy includes a complete plan for managing and operating the establishment for a prospective franchisee. The plan provides step-by-step procedures for every aspect of the business and, anticipating most management problems, provides a complete matrix for management decisions confronted by the franchisees. The growth projections for year 2006 and beyond for franchisees are very optimistic. At Grandy's, franchisees are never alone, which is one of the strongest benefits that one could hope for in this tough business world. Franchisees have Grandy's support, as well as other franchisees, who have moved through parallel business experiences. As Grandy's has matured, our brand name and trademark has become more valuable. What this means to you, a future franchisee, is that the multiplication of sites creates a stronger market presence, which benefits all franchisees.

If you are interested, please forward your name, contact information and geographical area of interest for development to [email protected] and someone will contact you as soon as possible.

Thanks for your interest in Grandy's!

About Rumbi Island Grill

Rumbi Island Grill is the industry leader in tropical fast-casual dining. Established in 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah, there are now 23 in operation in Utah, Colorado and Arizona. Rumbi creates the ultimate mealtime getaway by blending authentic fare inspired by Jamaican, South Seas and Island cuisine, with quick, convenient service. The menu includes gourmet rice bowls, crisp, fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, beach burgers and platters. Favorites include the Voodoo Chicken Salad, Hawaiian Teriyaki Rice Bowl, juicy Jerk Chicken Sandwich, Aloha Mango Chicken Salad and main entrees like the Luau Pork Plate and tender Volcano-Blackened Mahi-Mahi. Rumbi is a privately held company headquartered in Sandy, Utah led by President and COO Stuart Gee.
 Rumbi Island Grill has won "Best of State in Utah" honors in the Asian-Pacific cuisine category for four consecutive years from 2005-2008 and is one of only 43 restaurants in America to be honored by the Whole Grains Council for serving whole grains on its daily menu. Rumbi Island Grill was honored as the best fast casual restaurant in 2007 in the "Best of Greater Phoenix" competition. For more information, please visit: www.rumbi.com.