Dagwood's Sandwich Shop vs Souper Salad Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dagwood's Sandwich Shop vs Souper Salad including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Souper Salad Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $250,000$593,650 - $873,200
Franchise Fee $20,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20061978
Year Franchised 20062009
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Souper Salad Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Souper Salad Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Souper Salad Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Souper Salad Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Dagwood's Sandwich Shop

Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes LLC, a privately owned restaurant franchise company headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. and New Orleans, is the brainchild of "Blondie" comic strip creator Dean Young and longtime restaurant franchise executive and author Lamar Berry. Organized in 2006, it sells exclusive market partner territories representing 40 - 75 individual restaurant franchise units. Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and, like the strip, they will offer guests the opportunity to suspend disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood's will feature more than 30 delicious sandwiches on the menu including Dagwood's Signature Sandwiches - plus soups and salads - made from the world's tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments.

About Souper Salad

Souper Salad restaurants are perfect for customers seeking a casual atmosphere with fresh, and healthy food. Now operating bustling locations in multiple states, we're pleased to invite you to join in the success of the growing Souper Salad family.Souper Salad is actively seeking experienced retail operators with proven expertise in the food service industry. Souper Salad franchisees must be experts in their markets, be willing to work diligently and provide full-time best efforts toward the success of the Souper Salad brand.
 
Our all-you-can-eat buffet features made-from-scratch soups, fresh salads and fruit, delicious made-from-scratch breads, baked potatoes, and dessert. Our menu items change daily and seasonally so you can try something new each visit as well as savor your favorites - and it’s all for one low price!
 
Veteran Incentives
50% off franchise fee