We're Rolling Pretzel Company vs Paris Baguette Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of We're Rolling Pretzel Company vs Paris Baguette 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
Paris Baguette Franchise
Investment $91,000 - $223,000$719,271 - $1,401,546
Franchise Fee $15,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%3% - 5%
Advertising Fee 2%1%
Year Founded 19961986
Year Franchised 19981988
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


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

    Training & Support
     
    We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
    Paris Baguette Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 152 hours Classroom Training: 392 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media Loyalty program/app
    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
    Paris Baguette Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Paris Baguette

    "No
    Paris Baguette offers franchise owners a compelling and rewarding business opportunity. With proprietary recipes, an impressive product line and a proven track record, we are seeking individuals with the passion and motivation to partner with us to continue to bring this authentic local bakery across the United States and Internationally..

    Veteran Incentives   15% off franchise fee

    #132 in Franchise 500 for 2020.