Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas vs Fire and Rice Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Fire and Rice Franchise
Investment $1,250,000 - $2,000,000$76,860 - $131,850
Franchise Fee $75,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 0.8%-
Year Founded 19972011
Year Franchised 20032011
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Fire and Rice Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Fire and Rice Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Fire and Rice Franchise
Training Austin, TX Four weeks

On-site Two weeks

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Support -We are there for our franchisees every step of the way. Support will be provided to Fire & Rice franchisees through onsite support, phone support, and virtual support. We help you get running and ensure your success through ample reinforcement.
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
Fire and Rice Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

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 Fire and Rice


Fire & Rice is a fun alternative to your typical catered affair featuring delicious, freshly cooked paella. Offering a fun and interactive event by providing customers a complete dinner and a show experience, paella is prepared right in front of guests and they are invited to get involved, ask questions and interact with other guests. We truly bring the party to every event!