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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of J.Christopher's vs Tutti Frutti including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $450,000 - $550,000 | $213,075 - $479,550 |
Franchise Fee | N/A | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | 1979 |
Year Franchised | 1996 | 1996 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Franchisees enroll in a comprehensive 12-week program to train on all aspects of operations, learning from a seasoned leadership team with 125 combined years in foodservice and franchising. | Training encompasses three phases: Phase 1: The Franchise owner(s) and / or manager must complete his or her training successfully prior to the Tutti Frutti Restaurant opening. This training is part of our service and support, but the franchise /owner is responsible for transportation, lodging, and living expenses when applicable. Phase 2: The franchise / owner(s) along with the guidance of our operations team will choose, and prepare the Tutti Frutti staff members and restaurant for a successful opening. Phase 3: Our corporate team will be with you from the onset to help and assure all the Tutti Frutti team members get the training and follow up. This support will be very close and will continue during the first few weeks of opening and will be ongoing during the term of our agreement, although at a lesser frequent rate. |
Support | J. Christopher's team will support restaurant openings, and once open, dedicated franchise consultants will help restaurant franchisees excel in day-to-day operations to maximize business results. | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
In 1996, Jay McCann and Chris Brogdon hatched a new idea for a different restaurant concept: a neighborhood daytime breakfast and lunch featuring traditional house-made favorites, healthy choices, and creative menu options in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. This tall order was filled when the first J. Christopher’s restaurant opened in Marietta, GA in January 1997. J. Christopher’s has been expanding ever since, with 24 restaurants now in operation, satisfying millions of taste buds every day.