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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of F&M Deli Express vs Silver Mine Subs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $145,000 - $285,000 | $197,000 - $340,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $20,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | - | 4% |
| Year Founded | 1968 | 1996 |
| Year Franchised | 2005 | 2002 |
| Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 20 years | - |
| Renewal Fee | 50% of then franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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| Training | - | Our three week training course in Fort Collins, Colorado covers the fundamentals of establishing and operating a Silver Mine Subs� franchised restaurant. The training program is a combination of hands-on experience in one of our corporate stores, and classroom education at our corporate office. During training, all franchise owners will receive a proprietary operations manual. Ongoing education is provided through periodic newsletters to all franchisees, franchise conferences and educational seminars held at our corporate headquarters. |
| Support | Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
| Marketing | Co-op advertising | - |
| Operations |
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | - | - |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | No | - |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING