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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of San Francisco Oven vs Boston's Restaurant & Sports Bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $474,100 - $807,300 | $600,000 - $3,057,500 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2001 | 1964 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 1978 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | To be considered as a candidate for a Boston's franchise, you (or your partnership) must be able to demonstrate at least $1,500,000 in net worth and at least $600,000 in liquid capital to invest in this business. Conversion requirements may be less. | |
Financing Options |
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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 |
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Training | - | Experienced trainers partner with the franchisees to offer ongoing individualized training and support. The team uses various training methods to increase knowledge around operations, functional roles within the restaurant, POS features and management fundamentals. |
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 | Franchisees will receive support on an individual and regional level in the form of highly targeted print and broadcast advertising, media buying, public relations and promotions. Field Marketing Managers support the franchisees with all marketing initiatives and help implement localized programs. |
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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.