Farmer Boys vs Schlotzsky's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Farmer Boys vs Schlotzsky's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Farmer Boys Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Investment $1,042,500 - $2,486,500$719,400 - $959,400
Franchise Fee $45,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 3%4%
Year Founded 19811971
Year Franchised 19971977
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Farmer Boys Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Schlotzsky's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/No-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Schlotzsky's Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 480 hours Classroom Training: 60 hours On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 50 hours
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Schlotzsky's Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Farmer Boys

    During the 1970s, brothers Makis and Chris Havadjias worked in restaurants to earn money for college. They helped the owners of one of those restaurants rebuild the establishment, and later bought it. With the experience they gained at that first restaurant, the brothers bought a poorly performing restaurant in Perris, California, that they built into Farmer Boys. With the help of their three other brothers, the Havadjias expanded Farmer Boys throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties in Southern California. Each location serves hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and a full breakfast menu. The company began franchising in 1998.

    #128 in Franchise 500 for 2021. Not ranked in 2020.

    About Schlotzsky's

    Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following among customers throughout the country and the world. Our delicious and unique products, exciting, modern restaurant design, superior franchise support and committed ownership make a Schlotzsky's franchise a great business opportunity.  Joining the Schlotzsky's franchise family will open the door to an exciting future.

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee           

    "Entrepreneur
    #349 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #374 in Franchise 500 for 2021.