Vapiano vs The Growler Guys Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Vapiano vs The Growler Guys including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Vapiano Franchise
The Growler Guys Franchise
Investment $1,178,850 - $2,012,000$204,900 - $441,500
Franchise Fee $45,000$30,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded -2012
Year Franchised -2019
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Vapiano Franchise
The Growler Guys Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Vapiano Franchise
The Growler Guys Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
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Expansion Plans
 
Vapiano Franchise
The Growler Guys Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
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Company Overviews

About Vapiano

If You Love the European Lifestyle You Will Love Vapiano Somewhere between the nicest of fast casual and hippest of casual dining restaurants is Vapiano. Defining the future of fresh casual - a new and refreshing niche in the restaurant industry - Vapiano is an innovative European concept serving made-to-order fire roasted pizzas, fresh, house-made pasta and hand tossed gourmet salads. Already a hit in Europe, with 17 open locations and another 100 in development worldwide, Vapiano puts a new spin on the dining experience with its urban upscale Italian decor and its modern customer service. Guest Experience Vapiano is a fast casual restaurant with a twist - customers use a "chip card" to personally order their food or drinks from the bar or from the individual fresh pizza, pasta or salad stations. With this new innovative technology, Vapiano is going to change the way restaurants do business!

About The Growler Guys

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Following in the footsteps of Europeans and East coasters, the Growler Guys opened its doors in early 2012. Word traveled fast among craft beer enthusiasts and general folks who wanted to test the concept. The concept is pretty cool. What started as a fill station has now grown to many locations across several states serving amazing craft beer in tap house settings yet still providing the unique to go options we have been known for!
The Growler Guys are growing! Franchise opportunities are open for 2020 right now! If you love craft beer and want more information on owning a The Growler Guys location let us know!