Culver vs Salad Creations Inc. Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Culver vs Salad Creations Inc. including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Culver Franchise	Salad Creations Inc. Franchise
Investment	$2,349,000 - $5,356,000	$200,000 - $225,000
Franchise Fee	$55,000	$25,000
Royalty Fee	4%	6%
Advertising Fee	2.5%	-
Year Founded	1984	2002
Year Franchised	1988	2004
Term Of Agreement	15 years	10 years
Term Of Agreement	15 years	10 years
Renewal Fee	$30K	$5000
Business Experience Requirements
	Culver Franchise	Salad Creations Inc. Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	Culver Franchise	Salad Creations Inc. Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/Yes	No/No
Start-up Costs	No/Yes	No/No
Equipment	No/Yes	No/Yes
Inventory	No/Yes	No/Yes
Receivables	No/Yes	No/No
Payroll	No/Yes	No/No
Training & Support
	Culver Franchise	Salad Creations Inc. Franchise
Training	-	-
Support	Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives	The Salad Creations marketing team maintains a full calendar of promotions and local store marketing support to maximize new guest traffic, encourage dining frequency and increase average check. Franchisee marketing support begins with a standard grand opening package design to provide a strong initial impact in each new franchisee's market and deliver incentive for guest trial. Throughout the year, franchisees are provided with turn-key corporate promotions that support brand initiatives as well as seasonal and holiday opportunities. Franchisees also receive year-round marketing support through such foundational programs as the frequent dinner card, customer e-mail communications and persuasive in-store displays. Throughout the year, franchisees also participate in ready-made local store marketing programs tailored for their particular guest demographic or specific neighborhood profile. Salad Creations utilizes a company-wide communication intranet system that enables efficient communication throughout the organization. We provide up-to-date information that is easily accessible at your fingertips. The Salad Creations Team is committed to maintaining personal relationships with each franchisee, area developer, employee and vendor associated with Salad Creations.
Marketing	Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising	Salad Creations is dedicated to providing franchisees with the tools they need to prosper in their local markets. The Salad Creations marketing team also aggressively promotes the brand on a nationwide level to increase awareness of the concept and fuel growth of the chain.
Operations	30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 50 Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)	-
Expansion Plans
	Culver Franchise	Salad Creations Inc. Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	No	No
International Expansion	No	No

Company Overviews

About Culver

After working with his parents in their restaurants, Craig Culver decided it was time to open one for himself. In 1984 Culver, with the help of his wife Lea and parents George and Ruth, transformed the A&W his parents owned since the sixties into Culver's Frozen Custard. Its founder's family inspired the menu for the initial Sauk City, Wisconsin, restaurant. When Culver's mother made hamburgers, she would put a dab of butter on the crown of the hamburger buns before toasting them; something her children felt made them taste better. Today, employees at each Culver's location use the same technique when making their ButterBurgers. There are Culver's locations in twelve states. All Culver's franchisees are owner/operators.
 
We’re looking for leaders with the initiative and skills to take a team of people and operate a Culver’s according to our high standards. You need energy and enthusiasm. You have to be willing to work hard. You have to love people and believe, as we do, that having a great heart is also good business.

Culver’s has grown to over 500 restaurants in 22 states.

About Salad Creations Inc.

What if you could make the world around you a better place? Seems like a tough challenge. And yes, it is. But just like every endeavor, you have to start somewhere and from there things, well, just gain momentum. Well, at least that’s what we, at Salad Creations, believe. That’s why we pride ourselves on creating great tasting, fresh, chopped salads that are healthy for you. But, for us, those salads are just the beginning of what we truly create.

We believe that the goodness we create makes your world a better place. That’s because every time you walk through our doors, you’ll feel better about yourself and the decision you made. And we hope you’ll share this newfound happiness with those around you. From there, this goodness will spread throughout your community, inspiring and exciting others to do good things for themselves and their world.

 Salad Creations was developed to meet the growing needs of the lifestyle minded consumer who desires a great, fresh, delicious meal as an alternative to the typical fast food available today.

If you have ever dreamed of owning your own business with a low investment, ease of operation and reasonable hours, consider Salad Creations.

Salad Creations offers exceptional quality and value. From our innovative look to our unique selections and exceptional customer service, our customers enjoy a unique, fresh dining experience.

Salad Creations is committed to growth and has plans to bring the Salad Creations experience to consumers across North America. To ensure your success, we offer:

Training and support
Continuing operational support
Investment and financing assistance