Hot & Roll vs Watermill Express Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Hot & Roll vs Watermill Express including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Hot & Roll Franchise
Watermill Express Franchise
Investment $69,000 - And Up$471,800 - $596,400
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee -to 7%
Advertising Fee -to 2%
Year Founded -1984
Year Franchised -1989
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Hot & Roll Franchise
Watermill Express Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Hot & Roll Franchise
Watermill Express Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Hot & Roll Franchise
Watermill Express Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 23 hours
Support -Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media Loyalty program/app
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Hot & Roll Franchise
Watermill Express Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Hot & Roll

The modular HOT&ROLL kiosk concept fits in any location. Start small with a food stand & grow big into a kiosk that is modular. Serve wholesome tasty treats for everyone; with a menu that caters to both Malaysian & International tastes. Anytime, anywhere wholesome tasty treats. Perfect for children, teens and the working adult who's always on the GO! Treats that can be consumed anytime, anywhere for day-long maximum sales exposure. Hot, delicious & wholesome tasty treats prepared in minutes with low or no ingredients wastage. HOT&ROLL leverages on Kawan Food's strengths: *Excellent Wholesome Food Offerings *Solid Business Acumen *Sound Technical Knowledge *Stringent Quality Control � proven by Kawan Food's ISO22000.2005 Certificate *Strong Research & Development *Excellent New Products Development *Halal Certificate Vision Creating opportunities for wealth creation by helping others to succeed Cooking up tasty everyday offerings that promote wholesomeness in all our products. Make Hot&Roll a household name synonymous with delicious wholesome food & treats that can be enjoyed in Malaysia and the world over. Mission Giving single mothers, graduates and entrepreneurs the opportunity to own a sustainable franchise-backed business that serves wholesome, tasty treats & hygienic food that everybody can enjoy anytime, anywhere always add value for money.

About Watermill Express

Watermill Express is the nation’s largest drive-up, self-serve, pure drinking water company. Customers supply their own clean containers, drive up and purchase great-tasting water at a fraction of the price for bottled water. We also offer the industry's premier brand of vended ice made exclusively from our pure drinking water. Our mini water purification locations are fully automated and can turn two simple unused parking spaces into a full-fledged franchise opportunity. You won’t find an easier way to own your own business operating for 24-hour a day with no on-site employees!

Franchise Fee (per unit): $25,000 (based on initial 3 units) Future Franchise Fee (per unit): $15,000 - $20,000 (depending on # of units)

Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee
#123 in Franchise 500 for 2020.