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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Schlotzsky's vs Tossed including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $719,400 - $959,400 | $263,500 - $397,000 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 4% | 1% |
Year Founded | 1971 | 1998 |
Year Franchised | 1977 | 0 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | Although a food background is certainly helpful, it is not required but we highly recommend your store operator be experienced in day to day food service operations. We are looking for franchisees that have a strong business background that can operate multiple units. Tossed is the ideal expansion vehicle for existing knowledgeable operators. More important than experience in the food service industry, you should have the following qualities: customer service orientation, the ability to train and motivate, enthusiasm, energy and willingness to follow our systems. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | -/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | -/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 50 hours | A training team will train your management and staff with the necessary skills to provide excellent customer service. |
Support | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform | Our franchise core is designed to provide you with the tools and support you need to make Tossed the first choice for potential customers. The support begins before you open your restaurant with a development team that will assist in creating the Tossed environment. Once your restaurant is open, ongoing follow-up support will be provided to insure that systems and specifications are in place. |
Marketing | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following among customers throughout the country and the world. Our delicious and unique products, exciting, modern restaurant design, superior franchise support and committed ownership make a Schlotzsky's franchise a great business opportunity. Joining the Schlotzsky's franchise family will open the door to an exciting future.
Our franchise program supports the franchisee whether you are a single unit operator, or you choose to build multiple locations. Benefits of a Tossed Regional Developer * Opportunity to own the exclusive rights to develop Tossed restaurants in your territory * The ability to recruit franchisees within your territory * Supervision over the development and operations of the franchisees operating within your territory * Receive half of the initial franchisee fees that are collected from franchisees in your territory * Receive half of the franchisee royalty fees that are collected from franchisees in your territory Duties * Construction * Preliminary real estate location analysis * Training * Lease negotiations * Pre/post opening support * Architectural/store layout * Marketing support As we expand across the country, we remain completely committed to providing the freshest, healthiest food and world class customer service.