The Pantry vs Cosi Inc Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Pantry vs Cosi Inc including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Pantry Franchise
Cosi Inc Franchise
Investment $450,000 - $600,000$762,600 - $899,800
Franchise Fee $40,000$40,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 1975-
Year Franchised 1977-
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Pantry Franchise
Cosi Inc Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
The Pantry Franchise
Cosi Inc Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
The Pantry Franchise
Cosi Inc Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
The Pantry Franchise
Cosi Inc Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About The Pantry

For over 30 years the Pantry Restaurants have been a leader in the family casual restaurant segment. We expanded into the Alberta market, and are actively pursuing Area Developments. Our success has come from specializing in quality foods in 3 successful day-part programs. Our dynamic team provides Franchisees with site selection, construction, pre & post opening training, marketing expertiese, including ongoing support.

About Cosi Inc

At the heart of every Cosi restaurant is an open-flame stone-hearth oven where the Cosi signature flatbread is made from scratch throughout the day. The flatbread is made from a generations-old recipe and is part of many Cosi favorites.
Cosi was founded on the idea that good-for-you food should be delicious. Menu items are made using fresh ingredients and distinctive sauces and spreads to create edgy flavors. The menu features made-to-order sandwiches, hand-tossed salads, bowls, breakfast wraps, melts, all natural soups, signature Squagels, artisan flatbread pizzas, S'mores, snacks and desserts. Guests can also enjoy handcrafted beverages and a variety of coffee-based and specialty beverages.