F&M Deli Express vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of F&M Deli Express vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
F&M Deli Express Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $285,000$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19682006
Year Franchised 20052006
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years15 years
Renewal Fee 50% of then franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
F&M Deli Express Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
F&M Deli Express Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
F&M Deli Express Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Training --
Support Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising-
Operations

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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Expansion Plans

 
F&M Deli Express Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About F&M Deli Express

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About Dagwood's Sandwich Shop

Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes LLC, a privately owned restaurant franchise company headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. and New Orleans, is the brainchild of "Blondie" comic strip creator Dean Young and longtime restaurant franchise executive and author Lamar Berry. Organized in 2006, it sells exclusive market partner territories representing 40 - 75 individual restaurant franchise units. Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and, like the strip, they will offer guests the opportunity to suspend disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood's will feature more than 30 delicious sandwiches on the menu including Dagwood's Signature Sandwiches - plus soups and salads - made from the world's tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments.