Cafe Yumm vs Ward's Restaurants Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cafe Yumm Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
Investment $716,500 - $999,200$250,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee up to 3%-
Year Founded 1997-
Year Franchised 2007-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cafe Yumm Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
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

 
Cafe Yumm Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/--/-
Start-up Costs No/--/-
Equipment No/--/-
Inventory No/--/-
Receivables No/--/-
Payroll No/--/-

Training & Support

 
Cafe Yumm Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
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

 
Cafe Yumm Franchise
Ward's Restaurants Franchise
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 Ward's Restaurants

Ward’s Food Systems, Inc is the exclusive franchising agent for Ward’s Restaurants. Ward’s Food Systems provide consulting and support services to Ward’s franchisees, They assist in planning, site selection, construction, training, and opening of the new restaurant. After opening, regular visits by our franchise consultants help insure a successful program.

Is a Ward’s franchise right for you? It has been for many people from all walks of life. If you are serious about ownership in the restaurant industry, willing to devote your time and energy, and have an adequate net worth, the proven concept of a Ward’s restaurant could be for you. We welcome your inquiries into the possibilities of becoming a Ward’s franchise owner. Feel free to call us at your convenience for more detailed information and a personal appointment.