The Steak Escape vs Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Steak Escape vs Sweet Peppers Deli including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise
Investment $190,200 - $1,300,000$721,500 - $937,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -2% local +1%Nat'l
Year Founded 19821997
Year Franchised 19832003
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Sweet Peppers Deli 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
     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About The Steak Escape

    The Steak Escape was established in Columbus, Ohio, in 1982 by Ken Smith and Mark Turner. One year later, Escape Enterprise Ltd. was formed, and Steak Escape started franchising mall sites, as well as locations in college campuses, airports and sports arenas. The privately held company specializes in genuine Philadelphia cheesesteaks and operates in more than 30 states as well as overseas.

    About Sweet Peppers Deli

    Our Sweet Peppers Deli franchises offer you a proven track record, an experienced support team, and a great concept that is part of the fastest growing segment in the food industry.
    Harveys, The Grills, Sweet Peppers Deli and Bulldog Burger Company are the restaurants that make up our Mississippi-based company.  So if you are looking for a steak cooked over mesquite, some great bar food, a deli sandwich or salad, or the best burger in town, come check us out!