Pretzel Time vs Corn Dog Factory Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Corn Dog Factory Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $254,000$130,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee 1-3%-
Year Founded 1991-
Year Franchised 1992-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Corn Dog Factory Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Corn Dog Factory 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
Corn Dog Factory Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Corn Dog Factory 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 Corn Dog Factory

Corn Dog Factory International is the parent company to two quick services restaurants, Nach-O Fast and Corn Dog Factory. Co-Branded Franchises are now available for indoor malls, convenience stores, and within the largest retail store chain throughout the country. We offer you thorough training, and a personal network of support on an ongoing basis. At CDF International we believe that you are "On your own, but never alone.
Corn Dog Factory offers freshly dipped corn dogs, cheese on a stick, gourmet hot dogs, and freshly squeezed lemonade. Nach-O-Fast serves freshly made nacho chips, salsa, burrito's and taco salads. Both concepts share much of the same equipment, thus saving you money in construction and overhead costs, while increasing your revenue with two menus to attract guests. Call us today or visit our website at www.corndogfactory.com. We welcome your inquiry into our family of franchises.