Rumbi Island Grill vs Hummus & Pita Co Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Hummus & Pita Co Franchise
Investment $350,000 - $495,500$409,000 - $734,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%-8%6%
Advertising Fee 2%3%
Year Founded -2011
Year Franchised -0
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Hummus & Pita Co Franchise
Experience -Prospective franchisees must meet the minimum requirements listed below in order to be considered for a Hummus & Pita Co. franchise. * $1MM net worth * $500K liquid capital available for investment * Willing to develop a territory of at least 5 Units * Ready to begin territory development within the next 3 months

Financing Options

 
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Hummus & Pita Co Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Hummus & Pita Co Franchise
Training Rumbi offers an 8-week General Manager Training Program as well as in-depth team-member training for all positions. Additional information regarding this training program will be made available to approved Rumbi Franchisees and Area Developers.-
Support -The Hummus & Pita Co. is committed to quality and consistency at every location and has developed systems which make duplicating the famous recipes and flavors easy for franchisees. We use best-in-class partners to guarantee product consistency and distribution to all restaurants. Additional support provided to franchisees includes: * Real Estate/Site Selection * Store Build-Out/Construction * Training Systems * Operational Support * Recipe and Menu Development * Marketing and Brand Building * Vendor and Equipment Selection * Point of Sale System * Pre-Opening/Grand Opening Support * Business Consulting
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Rumbi Island Grill Franchise
Hummus & Pita Co Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Rumbi Island Grill

Rumbi Island Grill is the industry leader in tropical fast-casual dining. Established in 2000 in Salt Lake City, Utah, there are now 23 in operation in Utah, Colorado and Arizona. Rumbi creates the ultimate mealtime getaway by blending authentic fare inspired by Jamaican, South Seas and Island cuisine, with quick, convenient service. The menu includes gourmet rice bowls, crisp, fresh salads, soups, sandwiches, beach burgers and platters. Favorites include the Voodoo Chicken Salad, Hawaiian Teriyaki Rice Bowl, juicy Jerk Chicken Sandwich, Aloha Mango Chicken Salad and main entrees like the Luau Pork Plate and tender Volcano-Blackened Mahi-Mahi. Rumbi is a privately held company headquartered in Sandy, Utah led by President and COO Stuart Gee.
 Rumbi Island Grill has won "Best of State in Utah" honors in the Asian-Pacific cuisine category for four consecutive years from 2005-2008 and is one of only 43 restaurants in America to be honored by the Whole Grains Council for serving whole grains on its daily menu. Rumbi Island Grill was honored as the best fast casual restaurant in 2007 in the "Best of Greater Phoenix" competition. For more information, please visit: www.rumbi.com.

About Hummus & Pita Co

Hummus & Pita Co. is the largest and fastest growing Mediterranean fast casual restaurant. Hummus & Pita Co. Serves 100% homemade, fresh, innovative, and health-focused Mediterranean cuisine in an inviting and contemporary environment. High quality, authentically flavorful ingredients blend to create complex, indulgent, and guilt-free flavors with a modern-American service style.

When you enter The Hummus & Pita Co., you’ll be greeted by the aroma of freshly baked Pita and Laffa bread (flatbread baked in a taboon oven) wafting through the air. Executive chef Jose Tapia's menu draws its inspiration from across the Mediterranean and beyond, with nods to Greece, Israel, Morocco and the Middle East. Fresh ingredients inspire daily specials, and everything served at The Hummus & Pita Co. is made from scratch onsite.