Mustard Cafe vs Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mustard Cafe vs Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mustard Cafe Franchise
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
Investment $304,600 - $426,000$313,000 - $416,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$22,500 - $25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5% -7%
Advertising Fee -up to 2%
Year Founded 20011990
Year Franchised 20041992
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K$3.6K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mustard Cafe Franchise
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Financing Options

     
    Mustard Cafe Franchise
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Mustard Cafe Franchise
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Mustard Cafe Franchise
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Mustard Cafe

    Our quality dishes include our signature sandwiches, mouth watering paninis, tasty wraps, crisp salads, hearty soups, delectable desserts, and a huge breakfast selection served all day!

    About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe

    When Jerry Puiia moved from New York to Connecticut he knew something wasn't right--there were no bagel shops. With the help of his brother Joe, Puiia opened The Bagel Stop in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1990. When the company began franchising in 1992, its name changed to Between Rounds. Between Rounds shops combine a bagel shop and a catering service with two of the most profitable sections in a supermarket--the deli and the bakery.