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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Baker Bros. American Deli vs East Coast Subs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $430,500 - $656,000 | $99,000 - $175,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $12,500 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 4% |
Year Founded | 1998 | 1991 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 2008 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $5K | 20% of current franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | - | We offer support & training that is covered in detail in our Franchise Disclosure Document and Operations Manual. |
Support | Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 18
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
The Baker Bros believe that they have one of the most franchisee-friendly programs in their industry. Baker Bros is franchised through an Area Development Agreement that generally requires a 2 to 5 store minimum for individual franchisees. The Area Development Agreement covers an exact geographical area, franchise terms and conditions, number of units to be opened under the agreement and other details of the franchise program. Baker Bros offers an extensive Franchise Support Program. Tom and Ken are always available to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have. In addition, one of our Franchise Advisors will come to your store periodically to provide personal assistance from Baker Bros. Whatever you might need, there will always be a person at Baker Bros who can help you.
NO LONGER FRANCHISING
East Coast Subs was opened in Murray, Utah
on November 1, 1991. It was initially set up as an association amongst
Ray and Carla Quintana, a couple. The Murray area is still claimed and
worked by the Quintanas, who together have over 60 years involvement in
the eatery business. An East Coast Subs Franchisee will offer astounding
Philadelphia style subs and other sustenance things. We are best known
for our steak subs, and the best way to truly comprehend is to have one.
When you do you will comprehend why our clients continue returning.
Clients are offered a few assortments of steak subs and different
sandwiches, each of which comes in 2 sizes with 2 sorts of bread to
browse. Sandwiches are made by client's wishes.