San Francisco Oven vs Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of San Francisco Oven vs Doc Green's Gourmet Salads including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
San Francisco Oven Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Investment $474,100 - $807,300$367,000 - $655,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20012003
Year Franchised 20032004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$25000


Business Experience Requirements

 
San Francisco Oven Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    San Francisco Oven Franchise
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    San Francisco Oven Franchise
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, 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

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 30

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    San Francisco Oven Franchise
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About San Francisco Oven

     San Francisco Oven™ offers franchise development opportunities in the following states: Alabama Florida Kentucky Minnesota New York South Carolina West Virginia Arkansas Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina Tennessee Wisconsin Connecticut Indiana Massachusetts Missouri Ohio Texas Delaware Iowa Michigan New Jersey Pennsylvania Virginia

    Each area developer is required to operate in a market area that will support a minimum of three (3) San Francisco Oven™ restaurants, and must commit to opening each restaurant within the territory no less frequently than one unit every 12-18 months. In certain markets some single units will be awarded.

    About Doc Green's Gourmet Salads

    Healthy as you wanna be, Doc Greens is perfect for on-the-go lifestyles and casual dining. From the build-to-order and signature salads to the delicious flatbread salads and signature sides, Doc Greens offers healthy and hearty options – diet food and comfort food - served fast for every appetite.

    Doc Green's Signature Features

     Signature fresh salads: Prepared to order, in any size, for any appetite with an array of delicious, choice toppings. Carving stations: The highest quality chicken, steak, and turkey, prepared daily and served piping hot. Flatbread sandwiches: Delicious, hearty, pressed and served piping hot. Daily soups: As a side or as a meal, no one can say no to a bowl of Doc's special brew.