Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas vs The Halal Guys Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas vs The Halal Guys including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
The Halal Guys Franchise
Investment $1,250,000 - $2,000,000$231,600 - $834,000
Franchise Fee $75,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 0.8%-
Year Founded 19971990
Year Franchised 20032014
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
The Halal Guys Franchise
Experience -

5-10 Units Minimum Commitment · $1M liquid capital · $2M total net worth. Liquidity Note: Franchisees must have clear access to at least $1M for the minimum 5-unit franchise, which includes: $500k or more that is immediately liquid and ready to invest, at least $800k+ in cash plus access to debt (line of credit or letter from lender that they are pre-qualified). This ensures you have adequate capital to buy territory and open first two stores.

Financing Options
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
The Halal Guys Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
The Halal Guys Franchise
Training Austin, TX Four weeks

On-site Two weeks

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Support --
Marketing Co-Op Advertising

National Advertising

Regional Advertising

Ad Slicks, Brochures, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails Additional Services: Grand Opening, In-house Marketing, Marketing Research, Newsletter, Online Extranet, Press Releases Other Marketing Support: Pre-Show Media

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Operations Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 60 Part-time-

Expansion Plans
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
The Halal Guys Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas

We want to share the quality experience of Alamo Drafthouse Cinema with people nationwide. 
We have world-wide recognition as a leader in the cinema/dining concept.
We strive for excellence in quality, service, sound quality and film presentation.
We have received excellent reviews in national and international publications because
of the experience we create with our no-talking policy and our pre-show philosophy.
We have become a household name with hard-core movie fans for our unique events.
We are looking for partners experienced in the hospitality business.

About The Halal Guys

The world famous The Halal Guys has created major global buzz with media and fans alike after announcing franchise deals for 225 new units in their first year of franchising! The concept originated with a humble food cart in Manhattan in 1990, and quickly grew into a leading tourist and native New Yorker destination for mouth-watering American Halal fare, including their signature chicken, gyro and falafel platters over rice and their world-famous white sauce. This original food cart is known as NYC's never-ending line! Due to overwhelming consumer demand and constant requests from fans, The Halal Guys is now franchising worldwide.

Franchisees must have clear access to at least $1M for the minimum 5-unit franchises, which includes: $500k or more that is immediately liquid and ready to invest, at least $800k+ in cash plus access to debt (line of credit or letter from lender that they are pre-qualified). This ensures you have adequate capital to buy territory and open first two stores.