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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Camille's Sidewalk Cafe vs Cheba Hut Toasted Subs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $223,500 - $589,500 | $575,900 - $939,700 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $40,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1996 | 1998 |
Year Franchised | 1999 | 2002 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 1/2 of current franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | For candidates applying for a single unit agreement, you should have a credit score of 700+, liquid capital of $200,000 or more and a net worth of over $350,000. For candidates applying for multiple units, the requirements in terms of both professional backgrounds, skill sets are determined on a case-by-case basis. Candidates with strong credit are often suitable for SBA or traditional business loans that can cover up to 75% of the overall investment. Cheba Hut has relationships with lendors in the franchise space and will make the appropriate introductions during the Education Process. | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 84 hours Classroom Training: 84 hours |
Support | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development |
Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Always the Best in Simple and Fresh
At Camille’s Sidewalk Cafe, our goal is pretty simple: to deliver 100% fresh, made to order food for our customers in a nice, relaxing atmosphere day in, day out.
That’s a commitment we take to heart, and with over 17 years experience in the people pleasing business, we’ve created a delicious, creative menu that has made Camille’s one of Tulsa’s best loved places to eat.Camille’s now has over 30 locations worldwide and we want to expand even further! That’s why we’re actively looking for entrepreneurs like you to help us reach 200 franchises by 2015.
What we offer:
Becoming an owner/operator gives you complete access to our organizational and support system. That means you’ll receive complete support and help with such things as:
-Architectural planning, including site location and design
-Complete training for Owner/Operator and staff
-Design for effective Kitchen/Back workflow
-Effective marketing and advertising campaigns designed for boosting revenue
-Operating manuals, policies, procedures and business management systems
As a franchisee, you’ll have an unmatched team of experts at your disposal. We’ll give you complete training and support, plus a defined strategy and goal to make your business the most profitable it can be.