The New York Butcher Shoppe vs Pita Pit Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The New York Butcher Shoppe vs Pita Pit including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
Pita Pit Franchise
Investment $385,500 - $500,500$321,934 - $497,382
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee to 4%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19991995
Year Franchised 20031997
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee 20% of fee$10000


Business Experience Requirements
 
The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
Pita Pit Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
    Pita Pit Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
    Pita Pit Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 60 hours Classroom Training: 35 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing 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, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5

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

    		 Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20


    Expansion Plans
     
    The New York Butcher Shoppe Franchise
    Pita Pit Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About The New York Butcher Shoppe

    The New York Butcher Shoppe was founded in 1999 in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Since that time it has grown in popularity with customers and now has locations in South Carolina and Georgia with plans for new stores in additional states. The The New York Butcher Shoppe concept is founded on the principles of outstanding customer service and the highest quality product, in a clean and inviting atmosphere. Our line of hand cut steaks using Premium Angus Beef , prepared entrees, side dishes, salads and dips are always fresh and provide a unique shopping niche for our customers. We also offer fresh sausages, frozen pastas, vegetables, hard to find grocery items, and a top selection of fine wines and cheeses. The stores are able to operate well on small staffs in retail space from 1,100 - 1,600 square feet. Assistance with site selection is provided by us, as well as guidance through your opening and ongoing operations. As the owners of the Franchiser, we also operate stores and are hands on every day to build the brand and the system. Our commitment to successful franchisees is the same as our commitment to our customers and standards of operation. We will provide each franchisee:

    Initial investment for a store can run from $385,500-$500,500 depending on your lease, build out, and other factors.

    About Pita Pit

    Right idea. Right time. People want to change the way they eat. They want fresh thinking and healthy eating, and they want it now! The Pita Pit is the FUTURE in quick casual food service. We are far beyond burgers, subs and pizza. Our food is fun and fresh and reflects the new healthy and active lifestyles of our customers. Add in our high-energy staff and amazing customer service, and we are poised for explosive growth. It's an exciting time to be a Pita Pit franchisee. So why not become part of a concept that people of all ages enjoy. Jump on the Pita bandwagon!
      Why Us? - Pita Pit is the future of quick, casual foodservice. We call it Fresh Thinking - Healthy Eating. People are changing the way they eat - they want something unique and healthy - and Pita Pit delivers in an innovative way. Pita Pit has created an entire culture and a proven franchising system - one that has undergone fifteen years of fine tuning - to meet this growing demand. The unique combination of fresh, healthy food, mainstream music, and a lot of fun - along with young, high-energy staff members and customers, creates the very unique Pita Pit vibe. Today, there are more than 220 Pita Pit locations in the United States, and over 450 Pita Pit locations worldwide - the company is poised for explosive growth and we want you to join us! Our franchisees not only benefit from our proven business model and support, but also from knowing that they are invested in a business that is a source of pride, as well as a profit. It's a very exciting time to be a Pita Pit franchisee.
    Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
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    #42 in Canada's Top franchises.