Charleys Philly Steaks vs Freshii Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Charleys Philly Steaks vs Freshii including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Charleys Philly Steaks Franchise
Freshii Franchise
Investment $253,231 - $637,568$179,000 - $483,000
Franchise Fee $24,500$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 0.25%2%
Year Founded 19862005
Year Franchised 19912008
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Charleys Philly Steaks Franchise
Freshii Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Charleys Philly Steaks Franchise
    Freshii Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Charleys Philly Steaks Franchise
    Freshii Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 120 hours Classroom Training: 60 hours -
    Support 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 slicks-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		* Efficient operations systems. * Sophisticated POS systems to manage our business, track key financial and demographic metrics and maximize profits. * Operations, Branding, and Finance Leaders who bring unique and high level skills to the Freshii Management Team. * Unique Service techniques and packaging materials to minimize environmental impact. * Established purchasing power and contacts with National and Local food vendors.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Charleys Philly Steaks Franchise
    Freshii Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Charleys Philly Steaks

    Visits to his relatives near Philadelphia inspired Charley Shin's entrepreneurial spirit, and he saw his future in cheesesteak sandwiches. In 1986, Shin opened his first Charley's Steakery at Ohio State University. The then-22-year-old's restaurant became an instant hit with professors and students. Since then Shin has expanded to locations nationwide. In 1999, he was named Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young.

    The #1 Cheesesteak in the World

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of CPS Restaurant is $253,231 to $570,540 (excluding real estate and related costs). This includes $24,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a CPSC Restaurant is $458,996 to $637,568 (excluding real estate and related costs). This includes $24,500 that must be paid to the franchisor.

    Veteran Incentives   50% off franchise fee

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    #126 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #294 in Franchise 500 for 2021.







    About Freshii

    Eat. Energize. That’s the Freshii mantra. Freshii is a health casual restaurant concept that serves fresh food designed to energize people on the go. The brand mission is to help citizens of the world live better by making healthy food convenient and affordable. With a diverse and completely customizable menu of salads, wraps, bowls, burritos, soup, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, frozen yogurt, served in a modern and eco-friendly environment, Freshii caters to every dietary need, preference and type of taste buds. Freshii operates hundreds of locations in cities and countries around the world. Freshii restaurants can be found in all types of locations from cosmopolitan cities, malls, college campuses, suburb neighborhoods, fitness clubs, airports and small towns.
    Freshii was awarded 2013's Top Franchise of the Year in Canada and is continuing to attract high quality franchise partners, worldwide. For years, restaurants have tried to figure out ways to sell customers more than just a meal. When executed properly, the retail business provides significant economic benefits to a restaurant including raising the value of a customer's visit, optimizing labor usage, smoothing peak sales times, and allocating rent across multiple businesses. Freshii is extending the restaurant-retail concept and creating the archetype for maximizing sales in the restaurant industry. We call it NUTRITION TO GO
     With our system you receive:
    * Use of brand name, trademarks, recipes, operational systems and methods, and decor
    * Facility planning on site location and architectural design
    * Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements
    * Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation
    * Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers
    * Kitchen/Back of the House Workflow design
    * Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team
    * Ongoing updates for increasing profitability
    * Products with high industry demand
    * Efficiency in all systems
    * Favorable contracts with suppliers of goods and services

    * Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems

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    #36 in Canada's Top franchises.