The Juicy Crab vs Slapfish Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Juicy Crab vs Slapfish including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Juicy Crab Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
Investment $613,500 - $1,106,500$447,600 - $757,650
Franchise Fee $50,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 3% going to 4%6%
Advertising Fee 1%local+1%Nat'l2%
Year Founded 20152012
Year Franchised 20172013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Juicy Crab Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
The Juicy Crab Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
The Juicy Crab Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
Training GM gets 16 hours Classroom training and 46 days on the job training in our corporate training location. Other following mangers : ASST MGR. FOH MGR. BOF MGR gets 16 hours classroom training and 24 days of on the job training in our corporate training location. A team of trainers for a week in support of the Grand Opening. On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 1 week
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Grand Opening Field Operations
Marketing -Co-op Advertising
Operations OBLIGATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTUAL OPERATION OF THE FRANCHISE BUSINESS You must designate one person who owns at least 10% of your equity interests as your “Operating Partner.” The Operating Partner must serve as the general manager of the restaurant, operate it on a day-to-day basis and have the authority to bind you to obligations relating to the Franchise Agreement. The restaurant must be under the direct, on-premises supervision of a fully-trained manager or a fully-trained assistant manager selected by you and approved by us. We do not require that the Operating Partner or other persons who directly or indirectly own an ownership interest in your entity (an “Owner”) provide direct on-premises supervision.-

Expansion Plans

 
The Juicy Crab Franchise
Slapfish Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About The Juicy Crab

The Juicy Crab story starts long before the opening of the Duluth, Georgia, first corporate restaurant in 2015. The Chen family's inspiration ultimately came from New Orleans and the world travels of Grandfather Chen. Grandfather Chen was a sailor who traveled the world learning many different styles and ways of cooking seafood. One of the main influences that every family member loved, was the New Orleans style of cooking seafood, and we want to share it with you.

We think you will agree that "Juicy Never Tasted So Good”™. The style and special blend of seasonings will have you coming back for more! We welcome you to sit at our family table and will always treat you like a part of our family. 


About Slapfish

Slapfish Model #1 - Slapfish "X"

  • 400 - 1,200 square feet
  • Ideal for airports, small locations, kiosks and food courts
  • No bussers or food runners
  • Express consolidated menu with quick ticket time
  • Built to handle mass volume with low labor
  • Examples: Lost Angeles LAX Airport - open, Baltimore BWI Airport - opening soon, Slapfish Laguna Beach - open

Slapfish Model #2 - Fast Casual

  • 1,200 - 2,000 square feet
  • Order at the counter, take a number, and food served tableside
  • Beer and wine available
  • Bussers and foodrunners

Slapfish Model #3 - Just Lobster Rolls

  • "Roll in the Wall"
  • Small Space - 400 - 600 square feet
  • Airports, kiosks and strip malls
  • The only thing on the menu - our famous lobster rolls
  • Cape Code potato chips and artisan bottled sodas at counter
  • Simple labor - it just takes two!