Burger 21 vs Hummus & Pita Co Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Burger 21 vs Hummus & Pita Co including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Burger 21 Franchise
Hummus & Pita Co Franchise
Investment $448,247 - $1,175,164$409,000 - $734,500
Franchise Fee $27,000 - $40,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 1% -3%3%
Year Founded 20102011
Year Franchised 20110
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Burger 21 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

 
Burger 21 Franchise
Hummus & Pita Co Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
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Training & Support

 
Burger 21 Franchise
Hummus & Pita Co Franchise
Training --
Support

*An online asset management tool offered to provide franchisees with access to system-wide marketing materials and the ability to customize these materials *Corporate and onsite training programs that are designed to help implement a standardized operating system *A Franchise Business Consultant (FBC) who is assigned to each franchisee to assist with business start-up and growth *Assistance from the FBC with financial analysis, operations evaluations, strategic planning and brainstorming of new ideas

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 --
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Expansion Plans

 
Burger 21 Franchise
Hummus & Pita Co Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Burger 21

Burger 21 is a new, innovative fast casual restaurant franchise concept that is changing consumers' expectations of the "better burger" category. With its chef-inspired creations, unique concept design and exceptional dining experience, Burger 21 is positioned for enormous growth.

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.