Breadsmith vs Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Breadsmith Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
Investment $380,250 - $454,750$100,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$10,000
Royalty Fee 7% - 5%4.5%
Advertising Fee -0.5%
Year Founded 19931975
Year Franchised 19931984
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years +10
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years +10
Renewal Fee $500-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Breadsmith Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills helpful but not necessary
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    Financing Options
     
    Breadsmith Franchise
    Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Breadsmith Franchise
    Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 219.5 hours Classroom Training: 51 hours Headquarters 4 Weeks
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform Central 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 Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing-
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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

    Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Breadsmith Franchise
    Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Breadsmith

    While studying in Norway, college student Dan Sterling got his first taste of European bread. Sterling returned to the United States and graduated from Harvard Business School before starting his own company. But he never lost his love of bread, and after volunteering to help a local bakery with its accounting, he decided to launch a bakery of his own. He opened the first Breadsmith location in 1993, and the company began franchising in 1994.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Breadsmith primary franchise store is $380,250 to $449,750 ($377,250 - $451,750 for veterans). This includes $100,000 to $115,000 (less $3,000 if you are a veteran) that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    An additional investment of $95,500 to $163,500 is necessary if a satellite location is opened in connection with the primary store. This includes $5,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee


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    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!