Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs vs The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs vs The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs Franchise
The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
Investment $191,014 - $397,535$292,900 - $567,600
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%3.25%
Year Founded 19871957
Year Franchised 19921998
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs Franchise
The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
Experience

Attitude determines your altitude in life and in Franchising as well.

You need a willingness to work hard, some business acumen and you have to enjoy working with people.


  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs Franchise
    The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs Franchise
    The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
    Training

    We provide training to cover every aspect of your shop. This includes food prep, guest service, staff relations, business management - basically everything you need to open an E&G. On-The-Job Training: 112 hours Classroom Training: 35 hours Additional Training: At corporate restaurant

    		Comprehensive two-week training, both in-store and in a classroom. Ongoing training through conferences and webinars. On-The-Job Training: 97 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20-30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs Franchise
    The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Erbert & Gerbert's Subs & Clubs

    Erbert & Gerbert's Sandwich Shop is a quick service restaurant serving up the best sandwiches on the planet. In a complicated and fast-paced world, our operation is simple, proven, efficient and easily trainable. We are a franchise you can be proud to operate. Our uniquely flavorful sandwiches are unequaled in quality, freshness and consistency. Our unique and engaging brand is growing strong and seeking ambitious, talented and committed individuals experienced in business or restaurant management who are ready to develop their future with a proven and established system.

     What's Special About Erbert & Gerbert's?     
    -Unique Story Line with Core Values Relevant for today's fast casual sandwich sector customers
    -Best in Class Food with bold flavors differentiating our products
    -Best Practices Operations with simple, easy to train methods
    -Delivery & Catering Systems trained and reinforced in Operations
    -Unparalleled Product Development keeping us at the forefront of menu innovation
    -Preferred Lender Network for your financing
    -Year after Year of Positive Same Store Sales Growth
    -High Gross Revenue to capitalized cost ratio

    -Unit economics showing industry leading EBITDA

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Erbert & Gerbert's in a Traditional Location is from $194,820 to $393,270. This includes $32,500 to $35,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Erbert & Gerbert's Restaurant in a Non-Traditional Location is from $38,500 to $196,750. This includes $6,250 to $10,750 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
    If you sign an Area Development Agreement, you will pay the franchisor a nonrefundable Territory Fee of $10,000 times the number of restaurants you agree to develop. The franchisor will apply the $10,000 payment against future Initial Franchise Fees for your Erbert & Gerbert's Restaurants that you develop under the Area Development Agreement.

    Seeking new franchise units in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin  
    Veteran Incentives  $5,000 off franchise fee





    About The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe

    After inventing the spiral slicer, Harry Hoenselaar founded The HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe in 1957. Family-owned and operated for three generations, the company has more than 300 locations in the United States. Incorporated in 1974, the Atlanta-based company has a catalog division, corporate sales businesses and a temporary holiday store system. The company purchased The Hickory Ham Co. and its 40 franchise stores. In addition to its sweetly glazed ham, the company offers HoneyBaked turkey breast, side dishes, cheesecake, key lime pie and sandwiches. HoneyBaked Ham offers a corporate gift-giving program, employee recognition options, and catered meals for holidays and business functions.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a HoneyBaked Ham Store ranges from $292,900 to $567,600. This includes initial fees of $45,900
    to $50,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate(s).
    If you sign an Area Development Agreement to develop multiple HoneyBaked Ham Stores, you will pay a Development Fee to the franchisor in the amount of $10,000 for each Store that you agree to develop.
    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off first-store franchise fee
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