Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe vs A Grande Finale Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe vs A Grande Finale 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
A Grande Finale Franchise
Investment $313,000 - $416,000$125,938 - $237,750
Franchise Fee $22,500 - $25,000$35,000 - $60,000
Royalty Fee 5% -7%5%-6%
Advertising Fee up to 2%2% local 1% corp.
Year Founded 19901999
Year Franchised 19922007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3.6K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
A Grande Finale Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
    A Grande Finale 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
    A Grande Finale 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
    A Grande Finale Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 A Grande Finale

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    A Grande Finale Patisserie Franchise Owner * Become part of a growing franchise with a proven operating system. * Use of trademark, logo and photos. * Decadent desserts and beverages made with quality ingredients and skill. * Proprietary and proven recipes of our gourmet desserts and sauces. (If full patisserie is awarded) * Complete Operations Manual. * Assistance with site selection and lease negotiations. * Comprehensive marketing and merchandising program. * Outstanding training and ongoing franchise support to help you achieve your goals. * Incredible branded product line with focus on keeping it exciting and delightful to our customers. * Commitment from a Franchisor who is truly devoted to the success of every Franchise owner.