Rumbi Island Grill vs Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
Investment $350,000 - $495,500$75,000 - $324,950
Franchise Fee $35,000$15,000
Royalty Fee 5%-8%5%
Advertising Fee 2%4% local+1% Nat'l
Year Founded --
Year Franchised --
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Rumbi Island Grill 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

 
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
Training Rumbi offers an 8-week General Manager Training Program as well as in-depth team-member training for all positions. Additional information regarding this training program will be made available to approved Rumbi Franchisees and Area Developers.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.
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Petro's Chili & Chips Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Rumbi Island Grill

Rumbi Island Grill is the industry leader in tropical fast-casual dining. Established in 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah, there are now 23 in operation in Utah, Colorado and Arizona. Rumbi creates the ultimate mealtime getaway by blending authentic fare inspired by Jamaican, South Seas and Island cuisine, with quick, convenient service. The menu includes gourmet rice bowls, crisp, fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, beach burgers and platters. Favorites include the Voodoo Chicken Salad, Hawaiian Teriyaki Rice Bowl, juicy Jerk Chicken Sandwich, Aloha Mango Chicken Salad and main entrees like the Luau Pork Plate and tender Volcano-Blackened Mahi-Mahi. Rumbi is a privately held company headquartered in Sandy, Utah led by President and COO Stuart Gee.
 Rumbi Island Grill has won "Best of State in Utah" honors in the Asian-Pacific cuisine category for four consecutive years from 2005-2008 and is one of only 43 restaurants in America to be honored by the Whole Grains Council for serving whole grains on its daily menu. Rumbi Island Grill was honored as the best fast casual restaurant in 2007 in the "Best of Greater Phoenix" competition. For more information, please visit: www.rumbi.com.

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!