Woody's Chicago Style vs Cocoa Grinder Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
Cocoa Grinder Franchise
Investment $58,600 - $394,000$178,730 - $265,100
Franchise Fee N/A$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19902013
Year Franchised 19912017
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
Cocoa Grinder Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
    Cocoa Grinder 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
    Cocoa Grinder Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks+
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing -Regional Advertising
    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)

    Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Expansion Plans

     
    Woody's Chicago Style Franchise
    Cocoa Grinder Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Cocoa Grinder

    Started by Abdul Elenani in his college years during 2013, Cocoa Grinder is more than a coffee shop. It’s an idea that for the hardworking individual of today, convenience is everything: why shouldn’t you have your specialty cup o’joe and healthy meal in the same place? Perfect for the person on the go, or the busy individual seeking to get some work done, Cocoa Grinder offers the perfect environment to enhance your daily grind or take a well-deserving break from it.

    Types of Franchise

    Type A
    Model Type A is our most common store type. It is incorporated within an existing building. The average square footage is 1300 SF. This allows for a full kitchen which serves hot food and the various beverages. This store type is also equipped with a handicap accessible bathroom and storage area.
    Type B
    Model Type B is a stand alone building that averages 3500 square feet. The property also includes a parking lot for it’s customers. This store type is equipped with more bathrooms than the original to accommodate for a larger number of customers. It has the option of also including a drive-through for customers on-the-go.
    Type C
    Model Type C is ideal for placement within malls, airports, train stations, and places of the sort. It is a compressed version but still serves the same amazing food and beverages. The size of this store can be averaged at around 400 square feet.
    Type D
    Model Type D is very similar to model type C. The difference between the 2 is that model type D can be placed in the center of a mall rather than being an enclosed location. It still serves the same amazing food and beverages but also allows room for customers to sit on the perimeter of the booth. With this model type, customers can get the full 360 degree view and experience of Cocoa Grinder.
    Veteran Incentives  Franchise fee waived, royalty fee reduced to 3% (only in NY, NJ, PA)