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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hooters vs Ben & Florentine Restaurants 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 | $619,650 - $817,800 |
| Franchise Fee | $75,000 | $35,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | 2.5% | - |
| Year Founded | 1983 | 2008 |
| Year Franchised | 1986 | 2008 |
| 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 | * The owner/operator follows six (6) weeks of training. (Theoretical & Practical) * Grand opening training & assistance for two (2) weeks |
| 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 | - | Yes |
| 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
DO IT RIGHT, DO IT DELICIOUS, DO IT THE "BEN & FLORENTINE" WAY The Canadian and American markets are full of new openings and business opportunities. Ben & Florentine Restaurants Inc. aims to develop its territory strategically with restaurants of a high caliber. The Franchisees of Ben & Florentine benefit from a turnkey concept with a well established team. Our services include market studies, site-selection, lease negotiations, architectural design, interior decoration, marketing and promotional support and ongoing training.