Boardwalk Fries vs Mr. Hero Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Boardwalk Fries vs Mr. Hero including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

  Boardwalk Fries Mr. Hero
Investment 144500 - 626000 113000 - 305000
Franchise Fee 0
Royalty Fee 6% 5.50%
Advertising Fee
Year Founded 1980 1965
Year Franchised 0 1970
Term Of Agreement
Term Of Agreement
Renewal Fee


Business Experience Requirements

  Boardwalk Fries Mr. Hero
Experience Industry experience General business experience Marketing skills

Financing Options

  Boardwalk Fries Mr. Hero
 
Franchise Fees No
Start-up Costs No
Equipment No
Inventory No
Receivables No
Payroll No

Training & Support

  Boardwalk Fries Mr. Hero
Training
Support * Ongoing telephonic support and answers to your questions about operations, lease concerns, marketing, etc. * Participation in national promotions partnered with Coca Cola * Periodic updates and suggestions on operating procedures * Point-of-sale material to display and market your products * Coupons and flyers specific to your needs Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 15-20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Expansion Plans

  Boardwalk Fries Mr. Hero
US Expansion
Canada Expansion
International Expansion

Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile

Investment
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
Franchise Fee
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
Royalty Fee
Boardwalk Fries 6%
Mr. Hero 5.50%
Advertising Fee
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
Year Founded
Boardwalk Fries 1980
Mr. Hero 1965
Year Franchised
Boardwalk Fries 0
Mr. Hero 1970
Term Of Agreement
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero 10 years
Renewal Fee
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero


Business Experience Requirements

Experience
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero Industry experience General business experience Marketing skills

Financing Options

 
Franchise Fees
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
Start-up Costs
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
Equipment
Boardwalk Fries}
Mr. Hero
Inventory
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
Receivables
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
Payroll
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero

Training & Support

Training
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
Support
Boardwalk Fries * Ongoing telephonic support and answers to your questions about operations, lease concerns, marketing, etc. * Participation in national promotions partnered with Coca Cola * Periodic updates and suggestions on operating procedures * Point-of-sale material to display and market your products * Coupons and flyers specific to your needs
Mr. Hero Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
Marketing
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
Operations
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 15-20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Expansion Plans

US Expansion
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
Canada Expansion
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero
International Expansion
Boardwalk Fries
Mr. Hero