Johnny Rockets vs The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Johnny Rockets vs The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise
Investment $581,000 - $877,000$300,660 - $773,300
Franchise Fee $49,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19862008
Year Franchised 19872008
Term Of Agreement 10 years w/two 5-year options-
Term Of Agreement 10 years w/two 5-year options-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise
Experience You and/or a business partner(s) must have at least two years restaurant owner/operator experience.

You and/or a business partner(s) must have a net worth of $500 thousand per unit, and available liquid capital of $200 thousand per unit, or more, (net worth of $1.5 million per unit, and available liquid capital of $500 thousand per unit, or more, outside of the U.S.), in order to qualify for development of up to five units.

Development of six units or more will be considered on a case by case basis, pending your net worth and available liquid capital.

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Financing Options

 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company 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

 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise
Training --
Support Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing National media, Regional advertising-
Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 48 - 53

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (98% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Johnny Rockets Franchise
The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets is an international restaurant chain that offers the food, fun and friendliness of classic, timeless, feel-good Americana. Every Johnny Rockets restaurant serves simple, great-tasting food from a menu of all-American favorites, including our juicy hamburgers, crispy American Fries, classic sandwiches and rich, delicious hand-dipped shakes and malts. It's the place to go for friendly service, flavorful food, uplifting music and relaxed, casual fun. With annual sales in excess of $300 million, Johnny Rockets is a time-tested brand with an extraordinarily high awareness level, a loyal customer base and a broad demographic appeal. The all-American theme is one that has proven to be universal and that leaps across all geographic and cultural boundaries. It easily translates into any language and relates to the best concepts of America, around the globe. Throughout the world, people appreciate the stereotypical home-cooked goodness of classic comfort foods; smiling, outgoing service and a bright, clean, cheerful atmosphere.

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About The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company

Be a part of a new quick serve concept that has a differentiator from all competitors in the restaurant industry , a 14-stage proprietary and exclusive water treatment process that replicates Brooklyn water anywhere in the world. Here's why you need to be a part of the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company team: *100% financing to qualified candidates *Gives you ownership in the fast-growing Bakery/Cafe Market with minimal franchise competition *Low upfront costs and recession-proof product and concept *Founded and supported by top executives and advisory board members with nationally renowned franchise expertise and knowledge *Provides income streams from additional proprietary products including Cubsta's (coffee ice cubes), bagel chips, bottled water and a host of other profitable items *Superior labor model supported by ease of training, world class support, and simplicity of operation *A high profit, scalable, (low cost) franchise model with great growth potential and superior return on investment in a $54 billion industry *One of the lowest food cost in the Fast Casual Market *Appeals to everyone "We are committed to providing outstanding customer support, innovative products, and a passion for excellence that will become the benchmark for the bakery cafe industry. The quality of our products speak for themselves and we look forward to welcoming qualified, enthusiastic, team players to the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company!"