CrepeMaker vs BannaStrow's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of CrepeMaker vs BannaStrow's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
CrepeMaker Franchise
BannaStrow's Franchise
Investment $120,000 - $325,000$114,600 - $186,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19922001
Year Franchised 20012003
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Term Of Agreement -5 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
CrepeMaker Franchise
BannaStrow's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    CrepeMaker Franchise
    BannaStrow's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    CrepeMaker Franchise
    BannaStrow's Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters-
    Support Grand opening, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing -Ad slicks
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    CrepeMaker Franchise
    BannaStrow's Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About CrepeMaker

     
     The Original CrepeMaker was established in 1992, an idea conceived by the founder, Christopher Hoffman - upon returning from a vacation in France. As he enjoyed the French crepes sold on the street carts of Paris, he envisioned an innovative hand-held crepe concept for the streets of South Florida. He created a meal in hand filled with super fresh, delightful food combinations that would satisfy the heartiest of appetites and the sweet tooth.

    About BannaStrow's

    BannaStrow's was conceived after more than 14 years of expertise in the restaurant business. The creators of the concept, saw a tremendous potential in crepes as an outstanding food item for time-pressed shopping mall customers. They knew that shoppers would love crepes as an alternative to the usual mall fare. Realizing that kiosks were growing in presence around the nation, the concept was designed to fit into mall concourses and other high foot traffic facilities in its highly attractive kiosk. The perfect impulse for hungry busy shoppers at any time of the day, the delicious, versatile, and convenient crepes are quickly prepared in front of customers. Today BannaStrow's is a proven success, and as a result it is continuing to expand. We warmly invite you to join us as a BannaStrow's franchise owner!