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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hooters vs The Cheesecake Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $956,500 - $4,275,000 | N/A |
Franchise Fee | $75,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | 2.5% | - |
Year Founded | 1983 | - |
Year Franchised | 1986 | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
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 | -/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | -/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | -/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | -/Yes | -/- |
Payroll | -/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: Varies Classroom Training: Varies | - |
Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection | - |
Marketing | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development Loyalty program/app | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | No | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
There are no franchise opportunities available in the United States. Every region has been sold and our franchisees are not allowed to sub-franchise. International Hooters of America has franchise opportunities in the following countries: * Baltic States * Belorussia * Benelux * Bolivia * Bulgaria * Canada (Newfoundland) * Czech Republic * Denmark * Dominican Republic * Ecuador * Finland * France (multi-territory) * Hungary * Iceland * Italy (multi-territory) * Netherlands * Norway * Poland
As one of Canada's most successful restaurant concepts, limited number of opportunities are now being offered to qualified individuals to become franchisers.The Cheesecake Cafe is a leader in the casual restaurant business. Lunch, brunch, dinner, drinks . . . the cafe meets the expectations of our guests and in return we are rewarded with exceptionally high sales volumes (one of the highest in the country!) Our success can be your success! Your future may be located in one of the markets we have targeted in Canada. Perhaps you presently own, or know of an existing restaurant that could be converted to a The Cheesecake Cafe. As a new franchisee, you will receive training at one of our cafes to teach you The Cheesecake Cafe system. If you already have restaurant management experience, you will appreciate the management system we employ to ensure success.