Buffalo Philly's vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Buffalo Philly's vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Investment $215,200 - $376,100$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $18,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20002006
Year Franchised 20042006
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years
Renewal Fee $9K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Buffalo Philly's Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    Training --
    Support Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 12

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Buffalo Philly's Franchise
    Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Buffalo Philly's

    Buffalo Philly is a unique high-energy restaurant concept dedicated to serving family and friends of all ages. Our mission is to provide a quality meal with exceptional value, complete with professional customer service whether dining in our relaxed, friendly atmosphere or taking the order to go. Buffalo Philly's offers full catering to any special event or party, or you can bring your group here. At Buffalo Philly's�, great tasting food is our promise. Our menu will feature brand name products such as made to order Perdue Jumbo chicken and wings as well as Certified Black Angus Steak. Our products are 100% guaranteed whether you choose from our 9 delicious sauces for your wings or a mouthwatering Philadelphia cheesesteak with saut�ed Vidalia onions and portabella mushrooms.

    About Dagwood's Sandwich Shop

    Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes LLC, a privately owned restaurant franchise company headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. and New Orleans, is the brainchild of "Blondie" comic strip creator Dean Young and longtime restaurant franchise executive and author Lamar Berry. Organized in 2006, it sells exclusive market partner territories representing 40 - 75 individual restaurant franchise units. Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and, like the strip, they will offer guests the opportunity to suspend disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood's will feature more than 30 delicious sandwiches on the menu including Dagwood's Signature Sandwiches - plus soups and salads - made from the world's tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments.