Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe vs Souper Salad Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe vs Souper Salad including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
Souper Salad Franchise
Investment $313,000 - $416,000$593,650 - $873,200
Franchise Fee $22,500 - $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5% -7%-
Advertising Fee up to 2%-
Year Founded 19901978
Year Franchised 19922009
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $3.6K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
Souper Salad Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
    Souper Salad Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
    Souper Salad Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe Franchise
    Souper Salad Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Between Rounds Bakery Sandwich Cafe

    When Jerry Puiia moved from New York to Connecticut he knew something wasn't right--there were no bagel shops. With the help of his brother Joe, Puiia opened The Bagel Stop in Hartford, Connecticut, in 1990. When the company began franchising in 1992, its name changed to Between Rounds. Between Rounds shops combine a bagel shop and a catering service with two of the most profitable sections in a supermarket--the deli and the bakery.

    About Souper Salad

    Souper Salad restaurants are perfect for customers seeking a casual atmosphere with fresh, and healthy food. Now operating bustling locations in multiple states, we're pleased to invite you to join in the success of the growing Souper Salad family.Souper Salad is actively seeking experienced retail operators with proven expertise in the food service industry. Souper Salad franchisees must be experts in their markets, be willing to work diligently and provide full-time best efforts toward the success of the Souper Salad brand.
     
    Our all-you-can-eat buffet features made-from-scratch soups, fresh salads and fruit, delicious made-from-scratch breads, baked potatoes, and dessert. Our menu items change daily and seasonally so you can try something new each visit as well as savor your favorites - and it’s all for one low price!
     
    Veteran Incentives
    50% off franchise fee