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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cianci European Eatery vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $356,000 - $508,000 | $200,000 - $250,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1998 | 2006 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2006 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 15 years |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 15 years |
Renewal 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/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
Delectable cuisine born in the bustling, bistros of Europe. A palate nurtured in the healthy eateries of a burgeoning American marketplace. This is the inspiration for Cianci European Eatery. Created by founder Laura Cianci, and opened in 1998, the European Eatery offers customers the unique combination of a sumptuous healthy menu, with the warm and inviting feel of a European bistro. It will offer you one of the most exciting and successful new concepts in the world of franchising today. Cianci European Eatery is a proven concept, with unlimited potential. It will give you the opportunity to build a successful business with a time investment of just 10 hours per day while capturing a profitable niche in a rapidly growing marketplace. We're currently opening new, untapped markets, exclusive territories and great opportunities for the right franchise partners. Don't miss this opportunity to get a taste of a healthy bottom line. Your success is our number one priority. That's why we stand poised to provide you with the systems and resources you'll need to grow a successful operation. We have assembled a top team of experts in operations, training, marketing and development. From the day you begin working with Cianci, through development, grand opening and growth, we'll be there to support your needs and growth.
Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes LLC, a privately owned restaurant franchise
company headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. and New Orleans, is the
brainchild of "Blondie" comic strip creator Dean Young and longtime
restaurant franchise executive and author Lamar Berry. Organized in
2006, it sells exclusive market partner territories representing 40 - 75
individual restaurant franchise units. Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes
have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and,
like the strip, they will offer guests the opportunity to suspend
disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood's
will feature more than 30 delicious sandwiches on the menu including
Dagwood's Signature Sandwiches - plus soups and salads - made from the
world's tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments.