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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hooters vs Sam & Louie's N Y Pizza 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 | $331,500 - $474,700 |
Franchise Fee | $75,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 2.5% | - |
Year Founded | 1983 | 1994 |
Year Franchised | 1986 | 2000 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | Our ideal franchise partner will have some or most of the following attributes: �A high energy level �Good communication skills �A desire to be in the specialty food/restaurant business �An understanding of business operations and management principles �Sales and marketing skills �Be adequately financed �A strong desire and ambition to succeed �Be outgoing in nature and enjoy dealing with people |
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 | *Available at headquarters: 4-6 weeks. *At franchisee's location: 2-3 weeks. Our exceptional training program includes both classroom and hands-on training in critical areas such as promotional activities, food preparation, customer service, administrative duties, problem solving and more. |
Support | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection | Support where you need it Beginning with your site selection, obtaining equipment and supplies, pre- and post- grand opening, through day-to-day operations, Sam & Louie's is with you every step of the way to help ensure the success and growth of your business. You will receive a confidential, complete Operations Manual with periodic updates covering all areas of the Sam & Louie's system. Our helpful management staff will communicate with you on an ongoing basis and are available for consultation and assistance on all facets of your operation. |
Marketing | Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Website development Loyalty program/app | - |
Operations | - | *10% of all franchisees own more than one unit. *Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. *Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators). |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | No | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | 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