We're Rolling Pretzel Company vs BeaverTails Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of We're Rolling Pretzel Company vs BeaverTails including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
BeaverTails Franchise
Investment $91,000 - $223,000$15,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 2%3%
Year Founded 19961978
Year Franchised 19981989
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
BeaverTails Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
    BeaverTails Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
    BeaverTails Franchise
    Training -1-week hands on and marketing
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsOn going.
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
    BeaverTails Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About We're Rolling Pretzel Company

    Kevin Krabill founded We're Rolling Pretzel Co. in 1996 with his own proprietary pretzel dough recipe. Based in Alliance, Ohio, the private company began franchising in 1998 and offers franchises in both traditional and nontraditional locations, including regional shopping malls, airports, amusement parks and universities.
    We're Rolling Pretzel Company has superior quality pretzels and drinks as well as the best menu variety of any pretzel franchise company.  The franchise system is supported by food service professionals who have decades of experience in the industry as well as Associates who have experience in all aspects of restaurant operations and marketing.
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

    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!