Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe vs Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe vs Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
Investment $159,000 - $475,000$100,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee $47,500 - $57,500$10,000
Royalty Fee 5%4.5%
Advertising Fee -0.5%
Year Founded 19981975
Year Franchised 19981984
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years +10
Term Of Agreement 5 years15 years +10
Renewal Fee negotiated-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
    Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
    Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
    Training -Headquarters 4 Weeks
    Support Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluationsCentral Purchasing: Included in Fees Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees Field Training

    Initial Store Opening

    Inventory Control

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline

    Marketing Regional advertising-
    Operations 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 - 7

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Average Number of Employees: 8 Full-time, 12 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed


    Expansion Plans

     
    Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
    Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe

    Are you interested in partnering with a world class food company with the most unique product offering to hit the QSR industry in years? We’re excited about the opportunities too! Beard Papa’s Cream Puff products and operations are proven. Backed by over six years of operating experience and over 240 cream puff stores in Japan and other areas in Asia, we are part of the Muginoho Group family with various restaurant concepts in Japan and other areas in Asia. The trademark of our cream puff specialty stores is a "beard papa" against a bright yellow background. We stuff each crunchy puff with whipped cream custard every time an order is placed. You can watch as they are being created in the store. Everyday we bake choux pastry shells and prepare our special, secret recipe of whipped cream custard in our store. Our motto is to serve only the freshest cream puffs from beard papa's kitchen. Our cream puffs do not contain any preservatives. Only the highest quality ingredients go into making them because we want to serve you only the best. We use only natural-grown vanilla beans.
     
    Since 1999, Beard Papa’s has been baking the world’s best cream puffs. We began in Japan and have expanded to over 400 stores in 15 countries and territories! We are committed to bring you a pastry that is super oishii! (delicious!).

    About Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs

    Anyone who has ever been to New Jersey knows how a real Jersey Sub should taste.  And it's that taste that has kept so many hungry people coming back again and again to Baldino's.  We have offered that same great taste in our subs since the day we opened.  From our classic flattop style grilling, to the freshest ingredients all stuffed into a terrific Italian roll, Baldino's tradition continues to grow with the same great taste and quality that inspired our first Fayetteville location over 35 years ago.

    Now with more than 20 locations throughout North Carolina and Georgia, the Baldino's traditions continues with an ever-expanding line-upof new, fresh sandwiches, great sides and drinks to keep you coming back again and again.

    The proprietors of the Fayetteville area Baldinos, the Pappas family, would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your continued support.  If there is anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable , please let us know.  And if you're one of our racing fans, please tell a friend!