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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches vs Sandwich Tree Restaurants including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $391,000 - $556,000 | $90,000 - $120,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $10,000 - $17,500 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | 1967 | 1978 |
Year Franchised | 1988 | 1979 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 5 years +5 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 5 years +5 |
Renewal Fee | $10K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Headquarters 2 Weeks |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 77% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (77% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 7 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
On March 1, 1967, "Ma Riva's Sub Shop" in Dedham, Massachusetts opened its doors. The philosophy was simple: put the best quality meats, cheese, and ingredients in the freshest breads, and serve it in a quick, friendly way. Later the name was changed to Angelo and then added the letter D for delicious. And D'Angelo would serve as a pioneer in lunch offerings, making it possible for guests on the go to enjoy delicious, healthy options like fresh salads and Syrian pockets, made to order. In August of 1997, Papa Gino's Holdings Corporation, the parent company of Papa Gino's, acquired D'Angelo, creating an unparalleled combination in the quick service restaurant industry. Today, the D'Angelo menu includes over 44 sandwiches as well as a variety of soups and fresh-made salads. Together, D'Angelo and Papa Gino's share a commitment to provide high-quality products, attentive service, clean, convenient, attractive restaurants, and a premium value experience for every guest. With more than 200 D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches restaurants and nearly 170 Papa Gino's restaurants, they serve more than 50 million guests every year, enjoying tremendous loyalty from both employees and guests.
The challenges and rewards of operating your own business are like no other. Franchising will not reduce the fear of taking the next step into operating a business. It will not reduce the time and effort necessary to create success. What franchising offers is a business format that allows you to capitalize on the results of others. It affords the opportunity to be fully equipped to launch and grow within a proven concept. Sandwich tree provides a full service of tools, training, and support to compliment your efforts. The level of independence and success you achieve will be up to you. The benefits associated with Sandwich Tree and the information needed to make an informed decision about your business future are available for the asking. For further information, simply call 604-220-4566