Erik's DeliCafe vs Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Erik's DeliCafe vs Sweet Peppers Deli including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise
Investment $303,500 - $521,600$721,500 - $937,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2% local +1%Nat'l
Year Founded 19731997
Year Franchised 19862003
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
    Sweet Peppers Deli 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
     
    Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
    Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations 78% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 16

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
    Sweet Peppers Deli Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Erik's DeliCafe

    After receiving his bachelor's degree in business and marketing, Erik Johnson tried his hand at accounting, security, food service and real estate before purchasing a 600-square-foot store in Scotts Valley, California, back in 1973. With help from his family, Johnson founded Erik's Deli Cafe, a quick-service and catering restaurant that served sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods.

    Johnson expanded his chain throughout Northern California before selling the first franchise in 1986.

    About Sweet Peppers Deli

    Our Sweet Peppers Deli franchises offer you a proven track record, an experienced support team, and a great concept that is part of the fastest growing segment in the food industry.
    Harveys, The Grills, Sweet Peppers Deli and Bulldog Burger Company are the restaurants that make up our Mississippi-based company.  So if you are looking for a steak cooked over mesquite, some great bar food, a deli sandwich or salad, or the best burger in town, come check us out!