Just Fresh vs BeaverTails Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Just Fresh Franchise
BeaverTails Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $650,000$15,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19931978
Year Franchised 20031989
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Just Fresh Franchise
BeaverTails Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Just Fresh Franchise
    BeaverTails 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
    BeaverTails Franchise
    Training -1-week hands on and marketing
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsOn going.
    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
    BeaverTails Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 BeaverTails

    Canada's favourite snack food pastry is actively seeking franchisees. Our 100+ points of sale have served our pastries to presidents & celebrities at some of Canada's favourite leisure sites. Thousands of customers enjoy this treat at amusement parks, resort villages, tourist towns, boardwalks & waterfront areas. Simple operations, reasonable investment and a diverse menu, including our signature pastry & bites, smoothies, gelato, frozen yogurt & poutine make this a delicious opportunity!