D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches vs Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches vs Cheba Hut Toasted Subs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Franchise
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Franchise
Investment $391,000 - $556,000$575,900 - $939,700
Franchise Fee $20,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19671998
Year Franchised 19882002
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Franchise
Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • For candidates applying for a single unit agreement, you should have a credit score of 700+, liquid capital of $200,000 or more and a net worth of over $350,000. For candidates applying for multiple units, the requirements in terms of both professional backgrounds, skill sets are determined on a case-by-case basis. Candidates with strong credit are often suitable for SBA or traditional business loans that can cover up to 75% of the overall investment. Cheba Hut has relationships with lendors in the franchise space and will make the appropriate introductions during the Education Process.

    Financing Options

     
    D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Franchise
    Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/No-/Yes
    Payroll No/No-/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Franchise
    Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 84 hours Classroom Training: 84 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingAd Templates Social media SEO Website development
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 77% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (77% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20

    Expansion Plans

     
    D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches Franchise
    Cheba Hut Toasted Subs Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches

    On March 1, 1967, "Ma Riva's Sub Shop" in Dedham, Massachusetts opened its doors. The philosophy was simple: put the best quality meats, cheese, and ingredients in the freshest breads, and serve it in a quick, friendly way. Later the name was changed to Angelo and then added the letter D for delicious. And D'Angelo would serve as a pioneer in lunch offerings, making it possible for guests on the go to enjoy delicious, healthy options like fresh salads and Syrian pockets, made to order. In August of 1997, Papa Gino's Holdings Corporation, the parent company of Papa Gino's, acquired D'Angelo, creating an unparalleled combination in the quick service restaurant industry. Today, the D'Angelo menu includes over 44 sandwiches as well as a variety of soups and fresh-made salads. Together, D'Angelo and Papa Gino's share a commitment to provide high-quality products, attentive service, clean, convenient, attractive restaurants, and a premium value experience for every guest. With more than 200 D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches restaurants and nearly 170 Papa Gino's restaurants, they serve more than 50 million guests every year, enjoying tremendous loyalty from both employees and guests.

    About Cheba Hut Toasted Subs

    Cheba Hut is a "Toasted" sub concept that has been curing munchies since 1998. Our Huts not only tout the best bread in the business, but our foodies "Flip the Bird" to the establishment with our homegrown food, our relaxed environment and our amazing employees; who actually enjoy rollin in our joint.
    Over the past 20 years, we have seen steady growth and today our Huts can be found in over 20 locations, across 7 states.
    Cheba Hut is the quintessential "anti-Corporation”. Since 1998, we have broken the mold of mundane fast-casual concepts and set ourselves apart by becoming the first cannabis-themed "joint”.
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee