Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas vs Shuckin' Shack Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Shuckin' Shack Franchise
Investment $1,250,000 - $2,000,000$252,700 - $841,750
Franchise Fee $75,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 5%3.5-5.5%
Advertising Fee 0.8%1.5%
Year Founded 19972007
Year Franchised 20032014
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Shuckin' Shack Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Shuckin' Shack Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support

 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Shuckin' Shack Franchise
Training Austin, TX Four weeks

On-site Two weeks

On-The-Job Training: 80 hours Classroom Training: 64 hours
Support - Ongoing Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
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

Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations Average Number of Employees: 7 Full-time, 60 Part-time Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 20

Expansion Plans

 
Alamo Drafthouse Cinemas Franchise
Shuckin' Shack 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 Shuckin' Shack

"Shuckin

When the founders opened the first Shuckin’ Shack in 2007, their goal was to provide the highest quality seafood and drinks while removing all the pre-conceived notions of only getting great food a few times per year. Opening the second location in Historic Wilmington in 2012 brought similar success, even in a market flooded with seafood restaurants, taverns, and bars. One thing remained clear - Shuckin’ Shack was different than the tired “fry it all” seafood houses found all over the Southeastern United States. After a warm reception and a number of awards, as well as being featured in Coastal Living Magazine’s “22 Best Seafood Dives in America,” 2014 brought a new adventure: franchising. Sticking with the same mantra that brought two successful restaurants in North Carolina,

Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar can now be found in multiple states with over a dozen locations. The formula that works for “The Shack” can be found in their mission statement: “To show each guest ‘A Good Shuckin’ Time’ through fresh seafood, high-quality spirits, and exceptional customer service.”
Are you ready to bring ‘A Good Shuckin’ Time’ to your community?

Seeking new franchise units in the following regions/states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia and Wyoming

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee