Captain Tony's vs Which Wich Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Captain Tony's vs Which Wich including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Captain Tony's Franchise
Which Wich Franchise
Investment $197,550 - $389,800$175,500 - $480,250
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $20,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4.5% w/cap6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 19722003
Year Franchised 19852004
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Captain Tony's Franchise
Which Wich Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Adequate funding

  • Financing Options

     
    Captain Tony's Franchise
    Which Wich Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/Yes
    Payroll No/YesNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Captain Tony's Franchise
    Which Wich Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: up to 168 hours On-The-Job Training: 40-160 hours Classroom Training: 37 hours
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Toll-Free Line Online Support Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform 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
    Marketing Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 10

    100% of current franchisees are owner/operators

    Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    Captain Tony's Franchise
    Which Wich Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Captain Tony's

    Michael J. Martella always believed his father's pizza was the best in the world. When the elder Martella, Antonio, opened the first Captain Tony's Pizza & Pasta Emporium in 1972, everyone in the family pitched in. When Michael graduated from college and began a career as a stockbroker, the pizzas he tried as he traveled around the country just didn't measure up to his father's. Realizing they had a superior product and concept, Michael tried to convince his father to expand the company, but Antonio wasn't interested. In 1987, Michael founded Captain Tony's Inc. and began franchising the restaurant. Each Captain Tony's location serves a variety of entrre and dessert pizzas, submarine sandwiches, pastas and salads. The franchise has restaurants in Great Britain as well as the United States.

    Seeking new franchisees throughout the U.S. , Asia, Canada, Central America, Middle East, Mexico, Philippines, South America and Western Europe

    About Which Wich

    Which Wich Superior Sandwiches was founded in Dallas in late 2003 by restaurant entrepreneur Jeff Sinelli. The national sandwich franchise chain is best known for its customizable sandwiches, creative ordering system, and personalized sandwich bag. In 2014, QSR named Which Wich one of their "2014 Best Franchise Deals" and Forbes listed Which Wich as one of their 2014 "30 Best Franchises To Buy." Which Wich is also the recipient of the 2015 Nation's Restaurant News MenuMasters "Healthful Innovations" award. Which Wich currently has over 450 locations open or in development in 39 states and 10 countries.

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee