Carl's Jr vs The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Carl's Jr vs The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Carl's Jr Franchise	The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise
Investment	$1,603,000 - $2,168,000	$300,660 - $773,300
Franchise Fee	$25,000 - $35,000	$30,000
Royalty Fee	4%	6%
Advertising Fee	6%	2%
Year Founded	1945	2008
Year Franchised	1984	2008
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Term Of Agreement	20 years	-
Renewal Fee	Varies	-
Business Experience Requirements
	Carl's Jr Franchise	The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise
Experience	Industry experience General business experience Preferable operational experience in a restaurant, but will consider people who have owned their own business	-
Financing Options
	Carl's Jr Franchise	The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	No/No	-/-
Start-up Costs	No/No	-/-
Equipment	No/No	-/-
Inventory	No/No	-/-
Receivables	No/No	-/-
Payroll	No/No	-/-
Training & Support
	Carl's Jr Franchise	The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise
Training	Available at franchisee's location, 12 weeks of management training & at grand opening	-
Support	Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives	-
Marketing	Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising	-
Operations	Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.	-
Expansion Plans
	Carl's Jr Franchise	The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company Franchise
US Expansion	Yes	-
Canada Expansion	No	-
International Expansion	Yes	-

Company Overviews

About Carl's Jr

Carl's Jr. is known all through the Western U.S. as the place to go for premium quality burgers, specifically its 100% Angus hamburger Six Dollar Burger line.

At Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.® our brand sets us apart from the competition. Our advertisements are created to be so bold and memorable that they've been known to crash internet video servers. Our taglines deliver bold statements and our visuals are designed to keep viewers wanting more. EAT LIKE YOU MEAN IT.

Hardee's® and Carl's Jr.® have a strong track record of successfully developing new premium products to lead the category in taste, quality, and innovation. As an industry leader, we have consistently out-delivered all other quick-service restaurants in product development since our founding. Staying on top requires that we continue to lead the way in the products we serve through taste, quality, and innovation.

#202 in Franchise 500 for 2021.

About The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company

Be a part of a new quick serve concept that has a differentiator from all competitors in the restaurant industry , a 14-stage proprietary and exclusive water treatment process that replicates Brooklyn water anywhere in the world. Here's why you need to be a part of the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company team: *100% financing to qualified candidates *Gives you ownership in the fast-growing Bakery/Cafe Market with minimal franchise competition *Low upfront costs and recession-proof product and concept *Founded and supported by top executives and advisory board members with nationally renowned franchise expertise and knowledge *Provides income streams from additional proprietary products including Cubsta's (coffee ice cubes), bagel chips, bottled water and a host of other profitable items *Superior labor model supported by ease of training, world class support, and simplicity of operation *A high profit, scalable, (low cost) franchise model with great growth potential and superior return on investment in a $54 billion industry *One of the lowest food cost in the Fast Casual Market *Appeals to everyone "We are committed to providing outstanding customer support, innovative products, and a passion for excellence that will become the benchmark for the bakery cafe industry. The quality of our products speak for themselves and we look forward to welcoming qualified, enthusiastic, team players to the Original Brooklyn Water Bagel Company!"