![]()
| ||||
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Just Fresh vs My Friend's Place including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
||
| Investment | $475,000 - $650,000 | $156,650 - $260,400 |
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $20,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
| Year Founded | 1993 | 1980 |
| Year Franchised | 2003 | 1980 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
||
| Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
||
| In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
||
| Training | - | 1. Headquarters 12 Business Days 2. Franchisee Site 12 Business Days |
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Field Operation Evaluation Field Training: At Additional Cost Initial Store Opening Inventory Control: At Additional Cost |
| 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) | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
||
| US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | No | - |
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!
A quality franchise opportunity for your financial independence and future. Our restaurants cater to the quality-oriented customer interested in a quick, yet light and healthy lunch, specializing in sandwiches, salads, soups and home-made desserts. MY FRIEND'S PLACE is a 'Fresh Food Express!'