The Steak Escape vs Kwench Juice Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Kwench Juice Cafe Franchise
Investment $190,200 - $1,300,000$64,900 - $154,400
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19822015
Year Franchised 19832015
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Kwench Juice Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Kwench Juice Cafe 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
    Kwench Juice Cafe 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
    Kwench Juice Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 Kwench Juice Cafe

    "Kwench
    The objective of KWENCH is to provide a fresh, healthy drink, free of additives.

    Treat your body well and your body will treat you well.
    The Franchisee will operate one or more retail stores or kiosks selling fresh fruit and vegetable juices, fresh fruit and vegetable smoothies, acai bowls, juice shots, fresh juices, lite sandwiches, soups and salads.