Mr. Goodcents vs Murphy's Deli Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Goodcents vs Murphy's Deli including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Goodcents Franchise
Murphy's Deli Franchise
Investment $211,432 - $431,843$175,200 - $827,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 3.5%-
Year Founded 19881993
Year Franchised 19901996
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 60% of current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Goodcents Franchise
Murphy's Deli Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Mr. Goodcents Franchise
    Murphy's Deli Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Mr. Goodcents Franchise
    Murphy's Deli Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 120 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Mr. Goodcents Franchise
    Murphy's Deli Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Mr. Goodcents

    MR. GOODCENTS HAS DROPPED THE MR. AND IS NOW GOODCENTS DELI FRESH SUBS Joseph Bisogno started out running a lemonade stand when he was 6, bought an ice cream truck at 18 and later purchased a gas station. In 1988, Bisogno started Mr. Goodcents Inc. after nearly 10 years of experience with the McDonald's Corp. The first Mr. Goodcents franchised location opened just 2 years later, and there are now more than 115 franchised restaurants nationwide. The locations offer dine-in, carry-out and delivery of salads, soup, pastas and submarine sandwiches ranging from traditional turkey, ham and cheese or meatball, to specialties like the Mr. Goodcents Combo, which features ham, bologna, salami and pepperoni.

    Veteran Incentives  50% off franchise fee

    About Murphy's Deli

    The Murphy's Deli concept utilizes three core principles for continuous profitability and customer satisfaction. First, our menu choices make each meal an adventure. We offer colossal, two-handed sandwiches along with guiltless, low-carb, low-fat options. For instance, our menu varies from muffalettas, deli classics, delicious salads and desserts to gourmet coffee and fresh juices. Second, we use a wide selection of breads, hand-sliced meats and cheeses to create any of our twenty three incredible sandwiches. Our ingenious combination of fresh, unique ingredients and condiments consistently causes our customers to remember yesterday's lunch with a smile when today's lunch break rolls around. Third, we make each Murphy's Deli the ideal place for patrons to eat with friends or associates. Our goal is to create a fun, colorful, and warm atmosphere in order to enliven the day as well as relax the mind. We have designed each interior layout to function efficiently and successfully in many different types of environments while also reflecting an atmosphere of high standards.
    Come join the Murphy's Deli team of food service professionals! We welcome motivated partners to share our success in franchising delicatessen restaurants in the most vibrant cities of North America. Our remarkable growth stems from each of the following factors: the dedication of our corporate staff and franchise owners, our exceptional menu, distinctive atmosphere, effective marketing, and thorough training and preparation of new franchisees.