Pretzel Time vs Frutation Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Frutation Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $254,000$119,450 - $253,145
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee 1-3%2%
Year Founded 19912006
Year Franchised 19922006
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Frutation Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Frutation Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Frutation Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Frutation Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Pretzel Time

Pretzel Time introduced their famous soft pretzel in 1991 and have grown to become leaders in the soft pretzel category, specializing in offering steaming hot, fresh-baked, fresh twisted pretzels, pretzel dogs, freshly squeezed lemonade, and cold beverages all over the world. Pretzel Time operates over 190 stores located in 30 states and five international locations. NexCen added Pretzel Time to its QSR segment in August 2007. With the brand's commitment to fresh quality products and innovative new menu items, NexCen's marketing and branding experts will build the pretzel business beyond "just the pretzel concept in the mall," into a unified brand with strong positioning, a product innovation focus and a compelling look and feel. NexCen plans to elevate the pretzel business in consumers' minds in both the domestic and international marketplace. For more information, please visit www.pretzeltime.com

About Frutation

Frutation is the place where a splash of fruity flavor meets common sense. When the finest fruit in the world meets your taste buds and all your expectations. When you can go for something smart, on the go.
The Frutation menu includes a variety of choices that are made fresh, often right in front of the customer, such as the Fruithy™ (fruit smoothies), fresh fruit juices, fruit salads, Frusala™ (spiced fruit salads), fruit sundaes and a variety of dipped fruit. All products are made from fresh fruit, gourmet chocolate and other all-natural ingredients. Frutation is brought to you by Edible Arrangements, which means our fruit is the finest available. You can even order a fresh fruit bouquet and have it delivered right to your door. Now that's refreshing.