Iceberg Drive Inn vs JL Beers Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Iceberg Drive Inn vs JL Beers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise
JL Beers Franchise
Investment $132,500 - $556,000$857,200 - $2,222,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$40,000
Royalty Fee -4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19602009
Year Franchised 20012009
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise
JL Beers Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise
JL Beers Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise
JL Beers Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Iceberg Drive Inn Franchise
JL Beers Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Iceberg Drive Inn

The first Iceberg Drive Inn was opened by Lamar Sorensen on April 12, 1960.  A local ice cream machine salesman named Hap Vitale had the idea for a building with a distinctive roof that served great milkshakes, burgers and fries.  He convinced Lamar to open this concept and Iceberg Drive Inn was born.  It was located on the corner of 900 East and 3900 South in Salt Lake City, Utah.  The building was originally designed to be moved after a few years as he was only renting the land at the time.  Many report that it was the first drive thru in the Salt Lake City area.  Lamar insisted that Drive Inn be spelled with two "n’s” as he felt it appeared friendlier to invite people to an "inn” rather than simply a "drive in”.

About JL Beers

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Fast, casual restaurant featuring a variety of high quality hamburgers, chicken sandwiches, fresh cut fries and chips, pretzels, fresh-ground peanut butter, dips, craft cocktails, and a large selection of draught, canned and bottled beers for the individual consumer.