Grand Traverse vs Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Grand Traverse vs Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Grand Traverse Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
Investment $400,000 - $500,000$100,000 - $200,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$10,000
Royalty Fee 5%4.5%
Advertising Fee -0.5%
Year Founded 19961975
Year Franchised 19961984
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years +10
Term Of Agreement 10 years15 years +10
Renewal Fee $2500-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Grand Traverse Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Grand Traverse Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Grand Traverse Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
Training -Headquarters 4 Weeks
Support -Central Purchasing: Included in Fees Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees Field Training

Initial Store Opening

Inventory Control

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings

800 Telephone Hotline
Marketing --
Operations -Average Number of Employees: 8 Full-time, 12 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

Expansion Plans
 
Grand Traverse Franchise
Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Grand Traverse

The Grand Traverse Pie Company is a restaurant and pie shop which began in Traverse City, Michigan, and now has 15 locations in Michigan and Indiana. We offer more than just amazing pie, we also serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Customers love our sandwiches, salads, soups, quiche, pot pies, pasties, baked goods, and coffee. We also serve as a WiFi cafe destination in our communities.
The Grand Traverse Pie Company strives to support Michigan business by using Michigan products, ingredients, and vendors.

About Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs

Anyone who has ever been to New Jersey knows how a real Jersey Sub should taste.  And it's that taste that has kept so many hungry people coming back again and again to Baldino's.  We have offered that same great taste in our subs since the day we opened.  From our classic flattop style grilling, to the freshest ingredients all stuffed into a terrific Italian roll, Baldino's tradition continues to grow with the same great taste and quality that inspired our first Fayetteville location over 35 years ago.

Now with more than 20 locations throughout North Carolina and Georgia, the Baldino's traditions continues with an ever-expanding line-upof new, fresh sandwiches, great sides and drinks to keep you coming back again and again.

The proprietors of the Fayetteville area Baldinos, the Pappas family, would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your continued support.  If there is anything we can do to make your experience more enjoyable , please let us know.  And if you're one of our racing fans, please tell a friend!