Grandy's vs Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Grandy's Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
Investment $799,800 - $1,104,000$75,000 - $324,950
Franchise Fee $30,000$15,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -4% local+1% Nat'l
Year Founded 1973-
Year Franchised 1977-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Grandy's Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
Experience -While it does help to have prior food or restaurant experience, Petros does not require it. We have franchisees from all walks of life. What is most important to us is that we have franchisees with a willingness to work hard and a passion for their business.

Financing Options

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

 
Grandy's Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
Training -Prior to your restaurant opening, we will furnish initial training on the operation of a Petros Chili & Chips � restaurant. The training lasts three weeks: consisting both of classroom content and in-restaurant developmental activities. We require that two people attend training prior to the store opening.
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Marketing --
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Expansion Plans

 
Grandy's Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

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 Petro's Chili & Chips

Since 1992 Petro's Chili & Chips has been operating company stores and franchising in both traditional and non-traditional venues: free standing drive thru units, strip centers, malls, theme parks, airports, sports venues and the newest addition: Petro's food trucks. Petro's Chili & Chips continues to be everyone's favorite QSR.
Petro's Chili & Chips chooses only the best people to be franchisees. Our franchise partners are dedicated to setting the top standard of guest experience. From the taste of the food, to the speed and accuracy of the order, the power of our people to make decisions, the friendly face at the counter and the cleanliness of the restaurant, our Petro's Chili & Chips franchise partners proudly strive to deliver a great guest experience every time. Now is your chance to join the successful team of Petro's Chili & Chip's franchisees and become your own boss!