Sweet Nel's vs Jamba Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sweet Nel's Franchise
Jamba Franchise
Investment $354,000 - $539,000$164,750 - $563,100
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 2%3%
Year Founded 20151990
Year Franchised 20151994
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Sweet Nel's Franchise
Jamba Franchise
Experience -We’re looking for like minded individuals who share the same passion for helping others live a healthier, higher quality life. As a Jamba Franchise Owner you should share our vision for providing an industry-leading product and understand the importance that exceptional service plays in a businesses’ success. Having experience in restaurants, food service or retail is not essential, but is considered an advantage toward being approved as a new Jamba Franchise Owner.

Financing Options
 
Sweet Nel's Franchise
Jamba 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
 
Sweet Nel's Franchise
Jamba 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.We train you to manage a Jamba Juice unit, and we'll train your team to help ensure a successful opening.
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.Jamba offers Franchise Owners the following types of support: Real Estate Selection Construction Initial Training On-Going operational support Accounting and financial coaching Annual Meetings Periodic site visits Marketing
Marketing We support you with the tools you need to take advantage of promotional opportunities and create new programs on an ongoing basis.-
Operations We do not allow multiple shop ownership at this time.-

Expansion Plans
 
Sweet Nel's Franchise
Jamba Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Jamba

We're all about healthy products...healthy franchised businesses too! Jamba's mission is to be the leading healthy lifestyle brand offering consumers great-tasting and better-for-you products. We believe our commitment to healthy living extends not only to our customers, but also to our franchisees.
 Brand recognition - Jamba Juice is the category leader with over 700 units nationwide and unmatched brand recognition. The Jamba brand stands for fun, healthy, on-the-go products in an energizing unit environment.
Product Innovation - Jamba continues to create new and exciting smoothies, wraps, flatbreads and salads. All Jamba products meet our strict quality and nutrition guidelines. That means 0g trans-fat, no artificial flavors and no artificial preservatives. It also means that Jamba products taste great!
 Support - Franchising with us means you'll have access to our extensive support structure:
Vendors - We source and contract globally to ensure we get the right ingredients delivered to your door at the right prices.
 Operations - Your Region Franchise Manager will visit you regularly to ensure we are meeting your needs on an ongoing basis.

 Jamba Juice is currently seeking qualified franchisees who are as passionate about the Jamba brand as we are.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $290,450 to $560,500 for a Traditional Store. This includes $40,000 to $40,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $272,600 to $563,100 for a Non-Traditional Store. This includes $40,000 to $40,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Jamba franchise ranges from $164,750 to $301,500 for a Food Truck. This includes $10,000 to $10,400 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.


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