{"id":1209,"date":"2017-12-29T11:00:23","date_gmt":"2017-12-29T11:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zacsburgers.com\/?p=1209"},"modified":"2022-10-13T08:58:36","modified_gmt":"2022-10-13T12:58:36","slug":"smarter-burger-franchise-alternative-mcdo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zacsburgers.com\/smarter-burger-franchise-alternative-mcdo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Smarter Burger Franchise Alternative to a McDonald’s Franchise"},"content":{"rendered":"

Okay, you have decided that you want to open a burger franchise<\/a>. That is a good first step, but you know have to decide which burger franchise to join. While there are some big names in the burger franchise business don\u2019t just jump onto any bandwagons right off the bat. Popular burger franchises like McDonald\u2019s are everywhere and seem to be doing a booming business, but that doesn\u2019t mean it is necessarily the best burger franchise for you to join.<\/p>\n

There are many factors you should take into consideration when choosing a burger franchise<\/a>. Besides the initial investment and the success of the brand, you should also consider whether the values of the brand match up to your own and whether the parent company offers you the support you will need to be successful in your venture. Thorough research is a must if you want to be a successful franchise owner. Here are some things to consider:<\/p>\n

The McDonald\u2019s Brand<\/h2>\n

When anyone sees those golden arches, they automatically think of McDonald\u2019s. It is a well-known brand that is still growing and its franchises are doing well with both national and international locations, but there are some potential drawbacks.<\/p>\n

First, it is under increasing scrutiny over its menu and the need for healthier food options<\/a>. They have been trying to offer more variety and more creative options than just the simple fare of burger and fries, but crews struggle with providing quality food at a fast pace. Second its startup costs are a little on the pricier side ranging from $989,000 to $2.2 million. To open a McDonald\u2019s franchise, you will need at least $500,000 in liquid assets here too.<\/p>\n

The Zac\u2019s Burger Brand<\/h2>\n

Consider as an alternative, a Zac\u2019s Burger franchise<\/a>. Zac\u2019s Burgers is a family-oriented business who is currently located in the Philadelphia area and is looking to expand. Zac\u2019s is known for its quality food, top notch service and friendly atmosphere. With Zac\u2019s you also have the option of running a food truck which has become more popular in the last few years.<\/p>\n

As a Zac\u2019s franchise, you won\u2019t have to contend with the fast food mentality. The Zac\u2019s family prides itself on providing good quality food in a fast casual environment. Fast casual chains tend to offer better, fresher ingredients and higher quality service and restaurant environment than traditional fast food franchises like McDonald\u2019s.
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