Nature's Way Cafe vs Tom and Chee Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Nature's Way Cafe vs Tom and Chee including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Tom and Chee Franchise
Investment $103,300 - $201,500$302,700 - $456,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19782012
Year Franchised 19922017
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Tom and Chee Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Tom and Chee 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
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Tom and Chee Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Tom and Chee Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Nature's Way Cafe

Nature's Way Cafe was founded in 1978 by the Spina family in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The first Nature's Way Cafe franchise has been up and running in Juno Beach since 1988 and is a local hang-out for the young, old and fabulous.

Now there are several cafes in Florida and most of them have been around quite awhile.
 

Here you’ll find fresh salads, savory soups, tempting shakes and smoothies, and mouthwatering sandwiches and wraps made to order. Nature’s Way Cafe offers a healthy alternative to typical lunch-time fare. Try us once and you’ll become another passionate fan of Nature’s Way Cafe

The desire to eat well and to consider healthier choices at meal times is not just popular in sunny Florida but all over America.

Each Nature’s Way Cafe is independently owned and operated. If you’re a fan and you think you would enjoy owning your own Cafe’, please visit the Franchise Area or fill out our form on the right.

About Tom and Chee

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After expanding to more than 12 locations across seven states,
Tom & Chee is poised for a new era of rapid growth. With a simplified business model, state-of-the-art training and technology, a new menu and restaurant design, and new leadership with over 50+ years in the franchise industry, Tom & Chee is ready to welcome passionate franchisees who want to own a business that brings joy and love to their communities. Here’s why Tom & Chee stands out as a wise sandwich & grilled cheese franchise investment:

“Tom & Chee is creating a new category within the sandwich space,” says Roger David, CEO & President of Tom & Chee. “There’s something really special about our brand. We’re changing the game with our sandwich & grilled cheese franchise. It’s new, but also nostalgic. When our customers taste our food they think of Mom. They think of childhood with grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup. We have created such a unique menu, with wonderful recipes and food made fresh in-house, and now we have a robust culture of franchise support that is going to take Tom & Chee to the next level. We’re looking for franchisees who are food-centric. If you love food, love people and love community, then you should be a part of a Tom & Chee.”

The estimated initial investment necessary to begin operation of a Tom & Chee Restaurant franchise ranges from $302,700 to $456,000. This includes $30,000 (if this is the first Tom & Chee franchise you have purchased), $15,000 (if this is your second, third or fourth Tom & Chee franchise you have purchased) or $5,000 (if this is your fifth or greater Tom & Chee franchise you have purchased) that must be paid to the franchisor. The estimated initial investment does not include real estate, related improvement costs or tenant improvement allowances.