Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas vs German Doner Kebab Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
German Doner Kebab Franchise
Investment $1,250,000 - $2,000,000$257,200 - $385,801
Franchise Fee $75,000$19,290
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 0.8%-
Year Founded 19971989
Year Franchised 20032013
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
German Doner Kebab Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
German Doner Kebab Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
German Doner Kebab 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
German Doner Kebab Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
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 German Doner Kebab

German Doner Kebab (GDK) is a dynamic kebab fast food brand that maintains a totally classic healthy approach to traditional kebabs. The brand was established in Germany in 1989 with a vision to produce a franchise with easy to manage systems, fresh tasty products and excellent returns. Our mission is to provide fresh, tasty and healthy kebabs combined with excellent customer service.
The GDK franchisee fee is £15,000, ($19,290) with the total investment required between £200,000 - £300,000 ($257,201-385,801) depending on the condition of the unit and size. Locations, which must be at least 1,000 square feet and capable of generating revenues of at least £15,000 ($19,290) a week. That means locations must have a sufficient number of covers for dine-in and space for take-away
German Doner Kebab. Kebabs done right.