Fresh City Kitchen vs Pocket Deli Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fresh City Kitchen vs Pocket Deli including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fresh City Kitchen Franchise
Pocket Deli Franchise
Investment $726,000 - $1,140,000$145,250 - $386,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19972019
Year Franchised 20032019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 25% of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fresh City Kitchen Franchise
Pocket Deli Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Fresh City Kitchen Franchise
    Pocket Deli Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Fresh City Kitchen Franchise
    Pocket Deli Franchise
    Training --
    Support

    A Fresh City consultant will be on location at your restaurant prior to the soft opening, to guide you through the first few days of business, and to assist in planning your grand opening. The Fresh City Franchise team will offer ongoing business consultation, and will share best practices as well as manuals and other training materials, as you grow your business.

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    Marketing Fresh City will assist you in growing your business through the strategic and tactical implementation of Fresh City branding, marketing, and promotions. You will be provided with materials and programs to help you begin positioning your Fresh City restaurant in your community. Additionally, the Fresh City community support and service program -"Thinking Fresh" - will help make your franchise the neighborhood restaurant of choice.-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Fresh City Kitchen Franchise
    Pocket Deli Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Fresh City Kitchen

    Fresh City restaurants are meccas for guests seeking alternatives to fast food. We are pleased to invite you to join their innovative franchise concept. With cutting edge locations in multiple states, Fresh City is growing to meet the needs of today's consumers seeking lifestyle alternatives. Fresh City is actively seeking experienced multi-unit operators with proven expertise in the food service industry. Fresh City franchisees must be experts in their markets, be willing to work diligently and commit to leading a team that will execute a dynamic restaurant. We seek franchisees who possess integrity, are respected amongst peers and colleagues, and share Fresh City's core business values and commitment to give back to their communities. Fresh City franchisees must have sufficient liquid net worth and demonstrate the ability to raise capital adequately to fund their development

    About Pocket Deli

    "Pocket

    Pocket Deli is excited to announce the availability of Franchises throughout the United States.  We are committed to the growth of Pocket Deli and bringing what we believe to be the Best Sandwich Experience to everyone.
    The total investment necessary to receive the initial fast-casual business and industry training as well as the initial required opening expenses for the select trainees that become a Pocket Deli Single Unit franchised business is $145,250 to $206,500. The initial fee includes the $15,000 Preliminary Agreement Fee, that must be paid to the franchisor for the Site Manual and associated training; and a $20,000 for the Establishment Agreement Fee, that must be paid to the franchisor for the fast-casual Business and Industry Manual and associated training, plus for those select trainees who become Pocket Deli Franchisees the Pocket Deli initial Inventory package amount of $12,000 to secure your chosen territory.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pocket Deli Area Development franchise business is $220,250 to $386,500. This includes the Initial Fees for the first unit and the Development Fee of $75,000 for all additional units that you are agreeing to open over time. The Development Fee must be paid to the franchisor at the time you sign the first Ongoing Franchise Agreement.