Taste of Philly vs Different Twist Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Taste of Philly vs Different Twist including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
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Different Twist Franchise
Investment $203,500 - $418,000$45,000 - $100,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$5,000
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Company Overviews

About Taste of Philly

One item that has made Philadelphia famous and has been enjoyed by its natives is the hoagie. It reflects the strong presence of Italian heritage that began primarily in South Philadelphia, around the original colonial settlements. Some will dispute its origin, but no one can dispute its popularity there and in the surrounding region. Legend has it that the name involves Philadelphia’s Hog Island and originated during World War I. Italian shipyard workers combined meats and cheeses on long rolls and named them after the island. Others contend that the sandwich size was enough to fill a hog. While the legend, either this or others, may not be real, the strong ties to the community are undeniable.
Each of our restaurants is individually owned and operated. We are always looking to open new restaurants and expand. A dozen high-volume stores currently stretch from Denver to Colorado Springs, and Taste of Philly is now looking beyond Colorado. We have a good market in Denver, and we are going to take a more rapid approach to expanding.

About Different Twist

Different Twist pretzel products are offered for retail sales. The pretzels are sold fresh baked in high traffic areas such as malls, in-line shops, kiosks and foods courts. The great attraction of our retail concept is the appeal of the customer seeing the pretzels being twisted and made fresh. 
- Typical retail store size is between 200 and 500 square feet.
- Store build out cost is dependent on whether the space was used previously for food preparation.
- The total cost of equipment & build out ranges between $50,000 and $90,000. Equipment lease options are available