Papa's Tex Mex vs Watermill Express Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Papa's Tex Mex Franchise
Watermill Express Franchise
Investment N/A$471,800 - $596,400
Franchise Fee N/A$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

 
Papa's Tex Mex Franchise
Watermill Express Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Papa's Tex Mex 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

 
Papa's Tex Mex 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

 
Papa's Tex Mex Franchise
Watermill Express Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Papa's Tex Mex

Why is Mexican food so popular all over the world? Perhaps it's the way which meat, vegetables and spices are so cleverly combined to result in a delicious and healthy meal. Known for intense flavors, unique spicing and seasoning, our Papa's Tex Mex offers something for everyone. Research shows that a variety of food offerings tend to complement each other and increase overall sales. Mexican food is a rapidly growing segment of food service and with the Papa's Tex Mex program, your store will be able to take advantage of this trend. Papa's Tex Mex program menu consists of hard shell tacos, soft shell tacos, beef and bean burritos, burrito Supremes, and taco salads. Papa's Tex Mex menu items are prepared to order using only the finest, top quality ingredients. They are loaded, grilled, melted, and topped fresh for your customers right when they order them. This means two things. First, your customers will receive food prepared exactly how they ordered it and second, it will always taste fresh. For more information on this branded program, please contact your Petrey Rep or the office at (334) 265-0964.

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.