Culver vs San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Culver Franchise
San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise
Investment $2,349,000 - $5,356,000$150,400 - $293,800
Franchise Fee $55,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee 2.5%2%
Year Founded 19841999
Year Franchised 19882003
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years10 years
Renewal Fee $30K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Culver Franchise
San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise
Experience -Must have capacity to manage a fast paced *QSR $50,000 - $100,000 liquid assets / $250,000 net worth

Financing Options

 
Culver Franchise
San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Culver Franchise
San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise
Training -Classroom Training: 7 days
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
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)

Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 10

Expansion Plans

 
Culver Franchise
San Francisco Sourdough Eatery Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion 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.

Culver's is leading the way in the industry and in our communities. If you are craving a restaurant business made to order for you, where your financial success is directly related to how well you and your team execute against Culver’s mission that every guest who chooses Culver’s leaves happy, we invite you to consider becoming a Culver’s franchisee.

Seeking new franchise units in: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming

"Entrepreneur


#9 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#5 in Franchise 500 for 2021






About San Francisco Sourdough Eatery

CONTROL YOUR FUTURE Own one of the HOTTEST SANDWICH Franchises Own a franchise in the hottest sandwich franchise today. SAN FRANCISCO STYLE SOURDOUGH EATERY. What makes SAN FRANCISCO STYLE SOURDOUGH EATERY better? Every sandwich is crafted on warm sourdough bread. Our authentic sourdough soup bowls and our fresh salads include some of the tastiest recipes in the billion dollar sandwich market. SAN FRANCISCO STYLE SOURDOUGH EATERY offers one of the most affordable turnkey franchise packages available. Take control of your future, become a SAN FRANCISCO STYLE SOURDOUGH EATERY and enjoy the excitement and success of this premium sandwich franchise. THE FUTURE LOOKS EXCEPTIONALLY BRIGHT FOR THE SANDWICH SEGMENT OF THE QSR INDUSTRY. Sandwiches are the fastest growing category, with sales of quick service restaurants specializing in sandwiches reaching over $10 billion. With today’s trend toward healthier eating, the growth is likely to continue. In fact, it is projected that between now and 2020 sandwich sale increases will outpace both the hamburger and pizza QSR. Contact us and let's get started. For Texas franchising information please call Synecore at 1-855-218-7373 (SFSE).

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee