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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of McDonald's vs Cultures including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $1,314,500 - $2,306,500 | $175,000 - $500,000 |
Franchise Fee | $45,000 | $30,000 - $40,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | - |
Advertising Fee | 4%+ | - |
Year Founded | 1955 | 1977 |
Year Franchised | 1955 | 1979 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $45K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 500 hours Classroom Training: 72 hours Additional Training: At local McDonald's restaurant | - |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software | - |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | - |
Operations |
82% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Eating right is the first step to a healthy lifestyle, which is why Cultures is passionate about serving healthy and delicious food. Culturesā motto "Choices that will LOVE You Back!ā is all about helping
our customers eat right and maintain a vigorous way of life. Our concept
is built on the five "Sā - sandwiches, salads, smoothies, soups and
snacks and, our recipes are designed with our clientele in mind - fresh,
smart and sophisticated. At Cultures, the food is fresh and served
quickly, but we do not serve fast food, which is why we play an
important role in the quick-service industry, where most food is highly
processed.
Embark on a health revolution with Cultures! Be Part of Our Cultures!