Wetzel's Pretzels vs Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wetzel's Pretzels vs Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wetzel's Pretzels Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
Investment $126,600 - $405,850$100,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$10,000
Royalty Fee 7%4.5%
Advertising Fee 1%0.5%
Year Founded 19941975
Year Franchised 19961984
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years +10
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wetzel's Pretzels Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Wetzel's Pretzels Franchise
    Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment Yes/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Wetzel's Pretzels Franchise
    Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours Headquarters 4 Weeks
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform Central Purchasing: Included in Fees Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees Field Training

    Initial Store Opening

    Inventory Control

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

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

    		Average Number of Employees: 8 Full-time, 12 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Wetzel's Pretzels Franchise
    Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Wetzel's Pretzels

    Wetzel's Pretzels founded by Rick Wetzel & Bill Phelps, former marketing executives in 1994. 1st Wetzel's Pretzels located in South Bay Galleria in Southern California. First store was opened in 1995 Century City, Hollywood.
    In 1996 Wetzel's Pretzels began franchising. Currently they have locations across United States (Universal City, Staples Center, Dodgers Stadium, Disneyland, Disney world) & internationally. Currently co-branding relationship with Cold Stone Creamery, Swensen's, Juice It Up and more.
    Beginning of 2016 Wetzel's franchise fast food restaurants had 298 locations out of them 269 US locations; 2 in Canada; 19 worldwide; and 8 owned by the company itself.

    Popular products:
    Pretzels, consisting of several different flavors
    Frozen Lemonade, sold in a variety of flavors.
    Frozen Granita, a frozen version of the Italian dessert
     
    The franchisor offers 3 franchise programs:
    1. A single Wetzel's Pretzels Bakery. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Wetzel's Pretzels Bakery ranges from $164,950 to $405,850. This includes approximately between $42,350 and $50,750 that must be paid to the franchisor. If Wetzel's Pretzels grants you a license to operate a Remote Mobile Unit under a Remote Mobile Unit Addendum to your Franchise Agreement, you will also pay it a fee of $5,000 for a Remote Mobile Unit.
    2. Multiple Wetzel's Pretzels Bakeries within a defined area pursuant to a Multi-Unit Development Agreement. There is an initial development fee of $15,000 multiplied by the number of Bakeries which you must open, plus the balance of the initial franchise fee ($20,000) for your first Franchise Agreement. You will pay an initial franchise fee of $35,000 for each Bakery ($22,500 for a second Bakery in the same mall). However, the franchisor will credit the development fee against the initial franchise fees (at the rate of $15,000 for the second and each subsequent Franchise Agreement).
    3. A single Wetzel's Pretzels Concession Truck or Trailer. The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Wetzel's Pretzels Concession Truck or Trailer ranges from $126,600 to $275,850. This includes approximately between $9,000 and $14,750 that must be paid to the franchisor.
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    About Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs

    Anyone who has ever been to New Jersey knows how a real Jersey Sub should taste.  And it's that taste that has kept so many hungry people coming back again and again to Baldino's.  We have offered that same great taste in our subs since the day we opened.  From our classic flattop style grilling, to the freshest ingredients all stuffed into a terrific Italian roll, Baldino's tradition continues to grow with the same great taste and quality that inspired our first Fayetteville location over 35 years ago.

    Now with more than 20 locations throughout North Carolina and Georgia, the Baldino's traditions continues with an ever-expanding line-upof new, fresh sandwiches, great sides and drinks to keep you coming back again and again.

    The proprietors of the Fayetteville area Baldinos, the Pappas family, would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your continued support.  If there is anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable , please let us know.  And if you're one of our racing fans, please tell a friend!