Sweet Nel's vs Cianci European Eatery Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Sweet Nel's Franchise
Cianci European Eatery Franchise
Investment $354,000 - $539,000$356,000 - $508,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20151998
Year Franchised 20152005
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Sweet Nel's Franchise
Cianci European Eatery Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Sweet Nel's Franchise
    Cianci European Eatery Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Sweet Nel's Franchise
    Cianci European Eatery Franchise
    Training 2 weeks of intensive training from the most basic of shop functions to the most comprehensive management techniques necessary to run the Sweet Nel's business. Training is ongoing for both you and your employees.-
    Support A Sweet Nel's consultant will guide you through every phase of development and, eventually, to help you open your shop. After shop construction, and for the 2-weeks prior to grand opening, we will assist in setting up your Sweet Nel's Shop. Sweet Nel's franchisees are provided with a Field Service Consultant on-call to answer questions and to provide support. They will visit on a regular basis and have an in-depth meeting about how things are going and to offer suggestions and evaluations.Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing We support you with the tools you need to take advantage of promotional opportunities and create new programs on an ongoing basis.Co-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations We do not allow multiple shop ownership at this time.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 15

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    Sweet Nel's Franchise
    Cianci European Eatery Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Sweet Nel's

    We are developing a small, limited number of "Sweet Nel's" franchises in the Philadelphia area. Although we could open more, it is our philosophy to open fewer cafes and locate them in very high profile, magnet locations in and around Philadelphia. Franchisees are extensively screened, exhaustively trained and provided with an exceptional degree of guidance and support from the Sweet Nel's franchise organization.

    About Cianci European Eatery

    Delectable cuisine born in the bustling, bistros of Europe. A palate nurtured in the healthy eateries of a burgeoning American marketplace. This is the inspiration for Cianci European Eatery. Created by founder Laura Cianci, and opened in 1998, the European Eatery offers customers the unique combination of a sumptuous healthy menu, with the warm and inviting feel of a European bistro. It will offer you one of the most exciting and successful new concepts in the world of franchising today. Cianci European Eatery is a proven concept, with unlimited potential. It will give you the opportunity to build a successful business with a time investment of just 10 hours per day while capturing a profitable niche in a rapidly growing marketplace. We're currently opening new, untapped markets, exclusive territories and great opportunities for the right franchise partners. Don't miss this opportunity to get a taste of a healthy bottom line. Your success is our number one priority. That's why we stand poised to provide you with the systems and resources you'll need to grow a successful operation. We have assembled a top team of experts in operations, training, marketing and development. From the day you begin working with Cianci, through development, grand opening and growth, we'll be there to support your needs and growth.