Just Fresh vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Just Fresh vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Just Fresh Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $650,000$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19932006
Year Franchised 20032006
Term Of Agreement -15 years
Term Of Agreement -15 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Just Fresh Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Just Fresh Franchise
    Dagwood's Sandwich Shop 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

     
    Just Fresh Franchise
    Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15

    (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Just Fresh Franchise
    Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Just Fresh

    At Just Fresh, we're committed to serving great tasting foods that are consistent with today's healthier lifestyle, never see a fryer, and include lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and grains, as well as poultry, seafood and lean meats. Besides our signature tossed-to-order salads, we feature delicious wraps and sandwiches made with our fresh baked breads, comforting soups, fabulous pastas and pizzas and a kid's menu that every parent will find appealing. We round it out with hassle-free, take home specialties and a variety of beverages, not to mention those Legendary Just Fresh Big Cookies. There really is something for everyone at Just Fresh!

    About Dagwood's Sandwich Shop

    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.