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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of San Francisco Oven vs Cheba Hut Toasted Subs 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 | $575,900 - $939,700 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $40,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 2001 | 1998 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 2002 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | For candidates applying for a single unit agreement, you should have a credit score of 700+, liquid capital of $200,000 or more and a net worth of over $350,000. For candidates applying for multiple units, the requirements in terms of both professional backgrounds, skill sets are determined on a case-by-case basis. Candidates with strong credit are often suitable for SBA or traditional business loans that can cover up to 75% of the overall investment. Cheba Hut has relationships with lendors in the franchise space and will make the appropriate introductions during the Education Process. | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | -/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | -/Yes |
Receivables | No/No | -/Yes |
Payroll | No/No | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | On-The-Job Training: 84 hours Classroom Training: 84 hours |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development |
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) | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
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.