Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe vs W G Grinders Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe vs W G Grinders including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
W G Grinders Franchise
Investment $313,000 - $416,000$99,000 - $275,000
Franchise Fee $22,500 - $25,000$22,500
Royalty Fee 5% -7%4.5%
Advertising Fee up to 2%2%Nat.+.75%Loc.
Year Founded 19901986
Year Franchised 19921996
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3.6K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
W G Grinders Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
    W G Grinders 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
     
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
    W G Grinders Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
    W G Grinders Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe

    When Jerry Puiia moved from New York to Connecticut he knew something wasn't right--there were no bagel shops. With the help of his brother Joe, Puiia opened The Bagel Stop in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1990. When the company began franchising in 1992, its name changed to Between Rounds. Between Rounds shops combine a bagel shop and a catering service with two of the most profitable sections in a supermarket--the deli and the bakery.

    About W G Grinders

    Gotta get the world's greatest Grinder! We offer 23 varieties of gourmet oven-baked sandwiches, deli-style salads, baked pasta dishes, savory soups, specialty coffees and unique deserts in an airy, modern dining environment perfect for lunch and dinner, or through take-out, box lunches and catering services. Each Grinder is made to order using special sauces and marinates in combinations of glazed ham, chicken breasts, sliced sirloin steak, corned beef, tuna, sausages and turkey breasts, with generous portions of cheese and fresh vegetables, all baked in one of three roll varieties.
     
    Every component of the W.G. Grinders business, from recipe development to restaurant design to customer service techniques, has been tested and refined for performance. When you become a W.G. Grinders franchisee, you benefit from the experience of those who have devoted thousands of hours to developing the W.G. Grinders system.