White Hen Pantry vs House of Jazz Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
House of Jazz Franchise
Investment $52,400 - $225,200$750,000 - $1,200,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$75,000
Royalty Fee Varies5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19651981
Year Franchised 19652012
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
White Hen Pantry Franchise
House of Jazz Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Excellent promoter

    Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    House of Jazz Franchise
    Training -yes
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesyes
    Marketing -yes
    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.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    White Hen Pantry Franchise
    House of Jazz Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    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 House of Jazz

    Restaurant and club home to Canada's finest jazz musicians since 1981, built by Montrealer Georges Durst. Features menus and profiles of recent and former musicians. Whether you're a party of 2 or 22 coming to have lunch, dinner or cocktails, the House of Jazz staff always does the utmost to make your experience memorable. House of Jazz is looking to expand in major cities across Canada and the U.S.A. If you're interested in a one-of-a-kind opportunity, contact Pierre Payette, cell 450-712-2377 or email [email protected]