Just Fresh vs My Friend's Place Franchise Comparison

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

 
Just Fresh Franchise
My Friend's Place Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $650,000$156,650 - $260,400
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19931980
Year Franchised 20031980
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Just Fresh Franchise
My Friend's Place Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Just Fresh Franchise
    My Friend's Place 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
    My Friend's Place Franchise
    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/evaluationsField 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

     
    Just Fresh Franchise
    My Friend's Place 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 My Friend's Place

    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!'