Eggspectation vs Ground Round I.O.C. Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Eggspectation vs Ground Round I.O.C. including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
  Eggspectation Ground Round I.O.C.
Investment 650000 - 1500000 995000 - 1800000
Franchise Fee
Royalty Fee 5% 3.50%
Advertising Fee 2% Nat'l 1% local
Year Founded 1993 1969
Year Franchised 1998 1970
Term Of Agreement
Term Of Agreement
Renewal Fee


Business Experience Requirements
  Eggspectation Ground Round I.O.C.
Experience

Financing Options
  Eggspectation Ground Round I.O.C.
 
Franchise Fees No
Start-up Costs No
Equipment No
Inventory No
Receivables No
Payroll No

Training & Support
  Eggspectation Ground Round I.O.C.
Training *An initial training program as defined in the franchise agreement. *Training programs, seminars and other related activities regarding the operation of the Restaurant as we reasonably deem necessary or appropriate. *Certain on-site remedial training when requested and found appropriate.
Support *Site selection. *Onsite assistance prior to and during restaurant opening. *Regular visits, evaluations of the Restaurant, products and services provided at the Restaurant to ensure that the high standards of quality, appearance and service of the System are maintained. *Our prototype restaurant design and consultation provided during restaurant construction. *Assist in local marketing and advertising for your restaurant unit. *Advice and written materials (including updates to the Manuals) concerning techniques for managing and operating the Restaurant, including new developments and improvements in equipment, food products, packaging and preparation. *The use of our established supply sources, including negotiated prices that could not likely be attained by an independent operator. *Merchandising support programs, product tie-ins and seasonal promotions to attract new customers, enhance customer loyalty to maximize the frequency of visits. *The benefit of our Research and Development team that is constantly testing new products and searching for new ideas and better ways to serve customers.
Marketing *With available marketing funds, we plan marketing campaigns on regional or national level. *Assist in local marketing and advertising for your restaurant unit.
Operations

Expansion Plans
  Eggspectation Ground Round I.O.C.
US Expansion Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Canada Expansion 0
International Expansion

Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile
Investment
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.
Franchise Fee
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.
Royalty Fee
Eggspectation 5%
Ground Round I.O.C. 3.50%
Advertising Fee
Eggspectation 2% Nat'l 1% local
Ground Round I.O.C.
Year Founded
Eggspectation 1993
Ground Round I.O.C. 1969
Year Franchised
Eggspectation 1998
Ground Round I.O.C. 1970
Term Of Agreement
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C. 10 years
Renewal Fee
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C. 50% of current royalty fee


Business Experience Requirements
Experience
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.

Financing Options
 
Franchise Fees
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.
Start-up Costs
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.
Equipment
Eggspectation}
Ground Round I.O.C.
Inventory
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.
Receivables
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.
Payroll
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.

Training & Support
Training
Eggspectation *An initial training program as defined in the franchise agreement. *Training programs, seminars and other related activities regarding the operation of the Restaurant as we reasonably deem necessary or appropriate. *Certain on-site remedial training when requested and found appropriate.
Ground Round I.O.C.
Support
Eggspectation *Site selection. *Onsite assistance prior to and during restaurant opening. *Regular visits, evaluations of the Restaurant, products and services provided at the Restaurant to ensure that the high standards of quality, appearance and service of the System are maintained. *Our prototype restaurant design and consultation provided during restaurant construction. *Assist in local marketing and advertising for your restaurant unit. *Advice and written materials (including updates to the Manuals) concerning techniques for managing and operating the Restaurant, including new developments and improvements in equipment, food products, packaging and preparation. *The use of our established supply sources, including negotiated prices that could not likely be attained by an independent operator. *Merchandising support programs, product tie-ins and seasonal promotions to attract new customers, enhance customer loyalty to maximize the frequency of visits. *The benefit of our Research and Development team that is constantly testing new products and searching for new ideas and better ways to serve customers.
Ground Round I.O.C.
Marketing
Eggspectation *With available marketing funds, we plan marketing campaigns on regional or national level. *Assist in local marketing and advertising for your restaurant unit.
Ground Round I.O.C.
Operations
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.

Expansion Plans
US Expansion
Eggspectation Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Ground Round I.O.C.
Canada Expansion
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C. 0
International Expansion
Eggspectation
Ground Round I.O.C.