Cafe Yumm vs The Hummus & Pita Co. Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cafe Yumm vs The Hummus & Pita Co. including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Cafe Yumm Franchise	The Hummus & Pita Co. Franchise
Investment	$716,500 - $999,200	$278,400 - $780,500
Franchise Fee	$40,000	$40,000
Royalty Fee	6%	6%
Advertising Fee	up to 3%	1%
Year Founded	1997	2011
Year Franchised	2007	2017
Term Of Agreement	-	10 years
Term Of Agreement	-	10 years
Renewal Fee	-	$7500
Business Experience Requirements
	Cafe Yumm Franchise	The Hummus & Pita Co. 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.	One million liquidity. Must have owned and operated at least one brand for at least 5 years.
Financing Options
	Cafe Yumm Franchise	The Hummus & Pita Co. Franchise
	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
	Cafe Yumm Franchise	The Hummus & Pita Co. 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.	Training & operation materials and manuals. methods, formats, specifications, standards, systems, procedures, food preparation techniques, sales and marketing techniques, knowledge, and experience used in developing and operating The Hummus & Pita Co. Restaurants. Marketing, promotional and advertising research and programs for The Hummus & Pita Co. Restaurants. Knowledge of specifications for and suppliers of Operating Assets, Proprietary Products, and other products and supplies, including supplier pricing and related terms. We provide MLS system power by Wisetail - The Hummus Hub.
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.	We provide support for public relations, market research, and other advertising, promotion, and marketing activities. Marketing advertising, promotion, and marketing activities Employee training, employee HR
Marketing	-	Marketing advertising, promotion, and marketing activities
Operations	-	We give turnkey operations if wanted with relationship with all vendors and types. From payroll to inventory, POS to third party delivery, etc.
Expansion Plans
	Cafe Yumm Franchise	The Hummus & Pita Co. Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	Yes
International Expansion	-	-

Company Overviews

About Cafe Yumm

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 The Hummus & Pita Co.

Mediterranean cuisine to the masses in a comfortable and inviting environment. All menu
items are made-from-scratch on the premises, using only the freshest ingredients available
to ensure high-quality flavor-focused eats at every visit. The concept has been named one
of “13 New York Fast Casuals to Watch” and “11 Restaurant Franchises on the Cusp of
Greatness” by QSR Magazine, which also dubbed their signature Dessert Hummus one of
“America’s Most Innovative Menu Items.” The Hummus & Pita Co. currently operates six
locations in New York City, Brookfield, CT, Holmdel, NJ, and Auburn Hills, MI, with additional