White Hen Pantry vs Express Mart Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
Express Mart Franchise
Investment $52,400 - $225,200$86,200 - $361,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$15,000
Royalty Fee Varies4%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19651975
Year Franchised 19651990
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
Express Mart Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    Express Mart Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory Yes/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    Express Mart Franchise
    Training -Available at headquarters
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing -Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (33% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    Express Mart Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About White Hen Pantry

    White Hen Pantry Inc. was bought out by 7-Eleven
    White Hen Pantry Inc. was founded in 1965 and began franchising that same year. The Elmhurst, Illinois-based company has more than 280 locations in the United States.

    About Express Mart

    Express Mart, founded in 1975 by Frank Borer, has locations in strip malls and gas stations across the northeastern United States. The company is involved in co-branding partnerships with McDonald's, Wendy's, Domino's Pizza, Subway and Dunkin' Donuts, as well as local partnerships with Jreck Subs and Mark's Pizza.