Woody's Chicago Style vs Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Woody's Chicago Style vs Aroma Espresso Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
Investment $58,600 - $394,000$527,500 - $1,495,000
Franchise Fee N/A$55,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1990-
Year Franchised 1991-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

    • We are seeking franchise candidates who demonstrate a commitment to the aroma espresso bar brand values, help maintain and improve the quality of our products, provide excellent customer service, and strengthen our brand name and company standards. Previous experience in the food service or management industry is welcome, but not required.

    Financing Options
     
    Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
    Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
    Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
    Training -Previous experience in the food service or management industry is welcome, but not required. aroma espresso bar’s comprehensive training program attempts to ensure all our franchise partners are confident in their own abilities to run a successful franchise upon completion.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations 6% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 1 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
    Aroma Espresso Bar Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Woody's Chicago Style

    Woody's has many types of operation: Class A Franchise *Propane or electric format *Highly mobile *Operates without on-site utilities *Moderate to high volume *Trailer included Class B Franchise *High volume capacity *Greater presence *Propane or electric format *Limited Mobility *Trailer included Class C Franchise *Limited mobile format *220V, 40 amp power requirement *Fully self-contained *Established product line *Fully automatic equipment Class D Franchise: In-Line Store. Class D Twin Carts. Class D Kiosk. Class D Stand Alone. Class E Franchise: *Class A cart package included *Operates without on-site utilities *High volume capabilities *Additional specialized training included *Cart transport trailer included *Additional optional equipment available. Class K Kiosk Franchise was developed to accommodate the ever evolving mobile food service industry. This program enables a Franchisee to be open year round during some of the most extreme weather. This fully enclosed, self-contained kiosk unit is still considered a mobile unit, but is adaptable to municipalities that are looking for more of a permanent structure and less mobile. It can be customized to fit many code directed specifications of various deemed health departments or local code enforcement agencies. The kiosk allows vendors to offer a broader menu, and can accommodate more storage and cooking space than the traditional class A, B and C franchises, which in turn allows access to locations where foot traffic is more prevalent.

    About Aroma Espresso Bar

    Franchise partners play a significant role in the success of Aroma Espresso Bar. As we continue to expand, the need for responsible, driven, and passionate business people to join our family of franchise partners grows.

    If you are interested in becoming an Aroma Espresso Bar franchise partner, please read the information provided to gain a better understanding of our franchise process, from initial application to grand opening.

    Our values at Aroma Espresso Bar have helped ensure our success in Canada since our inception in 2007.