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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of F&M Deli Express vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $145,000 - $285,000 | $200,000 - $250,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1968 | 2006 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 15 years |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 15 years |
Renewal Fee | 50% of then franchise fee | - |
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/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising | - |
Operations |
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes LLC, a privately owned restaurant franchise
company headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. and New Orleans, is the
brainchild of "Blondie" comic strip creator Dean Young and longtime
restaurant franchise executive and author Lamar Berry. Organized in
2006, it sells exclusive market partner territories representing 40 - 75
individual restaurant franchise units. Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes
have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and,
like the strip, they will offer guests the opportunity to suspend
disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood's
will feature more than 30 delicious sandwiches on the menu including
Dagwood's Signature Sandwiches - plus soups and salads - made from the
world's tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments.