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Updated RecentlyCafe Yumm vs Grandy's Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cafe Yumm vs Grandy's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $716,500 - $999,200 | $799,800 - $1,104,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
| Advertising Fee | up to 3% | - |
| Year Founded | 1997 | 1973 |
| Year Franchised | 2007 | 1977 |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Term Of Agreement | - | - |
| Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | We truly believe in balancing business and life so that each is more Soul satisfying… Deeply nourishing®. We’re passionate about serving beautiful, nourishing food (over 50% of which is Certified Organic), in warm, inviting restaurants that are built largely of recycled and environmentally friendly materials. Yet, our unit economics compare well with larger, better-established brands. We’re serious about business, but we’re also serious about doing it differently. If that sounds good, having your own Café Yumm! restaurant might be right for you. | - |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | No/- | -/- |
| Start-up Costs | No/- | -/- |
| Equipment | No/- | -/- |
| Inventory | No/- | -/- |
| Receivables | No/- | -/- |
| Payroll | No/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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| Training | We provide you with two weeks of in-depth classroom training at our headquarters, followed by a lengthy hands-on training period in one or more of our restaurants. Our Opening Team will also be with you for one week before your restaurant opens, and for one week after you’ve opened. We’re there to train your staff and make sure the quality standards are maintained and your first guests instantly become loyal ones. | - |
| Support | We provide detailed operations manuals and job briefs loaded with techniques, procedures, recommendations, and guidelines. In addition, our Management Team has an open-door policy, and even give franchisees their cell phone numbers, should any operational questions/issues come up. | - |
| Marketing | - | - |
| Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | - |
| Canada Expansion | - | - |
| International Expansion | - | - |
Company Overviews
About Cafe Yumm
We truly believe in balancing business and life so that each is more Soul
satisfying… Deeply nourishing®. We’re
passionate about serving beautiful, nourishing food (over 50% of which
is Certified Organic), in warm, inviting restaurants that are built
largely of recycled and environmentally friendly
materials. Yet, our unit economics compare well with larger,
better-established brands. We’re serious about business, but we’re also
serious about doing it differently. If that sounds good, having your own Café Yumm! restaurant might be right for you.
Cafe Yumm! has served delightful food--prepared fresh and FAST--since 1997. "Simply delicious. Simply nourishing."™
We are focused on expanding into areas along Interstate Highway 5, between the Canadian border and the San Francisco Bay area, as well as in the States of Idaho and Nevada.
About Grandy's
Grandy's is now seeking outstanding franchise candidates in selected markets across the United States who share our passion for serving great food and want to grow with our respected brand.
Currently Grandy’s is sourcing new franchisees in markets that now have or have had open Grandy’s restaurants.
Grandy's franchise strategy includes a complete plan for managing and operating the establishment for a prospective franchisee.
The plan provides step-by-step procedures for every aspect of the business and, anticipating most management problems, provides a complete matrix for management decisions confronted by the franchisees.
The growth projections for year 2006 and beyond for franchisees are very optimistic.
At Grandy's, franchisees are never alone, which is one of the strongest benefits that one could hope for in this tough business world. Franchisees have Grandy's support, as well as other franchisees, who have moved through parallel business experiences.
As Grandy's has matured, our brand name and trademark has become more valuable. What this means to you, a future franchisee, is that the multiplication of sites creates a stronger market presence, which benefits all franchisees.
If you are interested, please forward your name, contact information and geographical area of interest for development to [email protected] and someone will contact you as soon as possible.
Thanks for your interest in Grandy's!