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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Baker Bros. American Deli vs MOD Pizza 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 | $714,000 - $1,900,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 4% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1998 | 2008 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 2008 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
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 | - | - |
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 | - | - |
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.
When Scott and Ally Svenson founded MOD Pizza in 2008, they knew the
last thing the world needed was another pizza place. In their hometown
of Seattle, they imagined a new way for people to enjoy pizza, by
bringing speed, individual style and value to one of America’s favorite
foods. But the real secret sauce wouldn’t be the product, it would be
the people who serve our communities - the MOD Squad. By taking care of
employees, they would take care of the customers, and the business would
take care of itself. It’s how we’ve built a culture of opportunity,
belonging and community since 2008, and it’s catching on
wholeheartedly.
If you’re in a State where MOD exists, chances are we already have a comprehensive plan to grow that entire state. If you’re in a state without a MOD, and you’d like to learn more, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll get back in touch as soon as possible, normally within a few days.