Captain Tony's vs Schlotzsky's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Captain Tony's Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Investment $197,550 - $389,800$719,400 - $959,400
Franchise Fee $10,000 - $20,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4.5% w/cap6%
Advertising Fee 2%4%
Year Founded 19721971
Year Franchised 19851977
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Captain Tony's Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Captain Tony's Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Captain Tony's Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: up to 168 hours On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 50 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

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Expansion Plans
 
Captain Tony's Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
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 Schlotzsky's

Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following among customers throughout the country and the world. Our delicious and unique products, exciting, modern restaurant design, superior franchise support and committed ownership make a Schlotzsky's franchise a great business opportunity.  Joining the Schlotzsky's franchise family will open the door to an exciting future.

Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee           

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