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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of New York Burrito-Gourmet Wraps vs The Carving Board including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
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| Investment | $85,000 - $150,000 | $314,500 - $621,500 | 
| Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $35,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 7% | - | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 1995 | 2012 | 
| Year Franchised | 1996 | 2016 | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Renewal Fee | $1K | - | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | A great franchise candidate for The Carving Board is not necessarily just someone who has food experience, although that could be a plus. The company is looking for people who are driven, willing to commit to the brand and want to be part of something bigger. Franchisees need the necessary capital to open a location, the willingness to learn and the ability to follow a proven system. | |
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 | - | - | 
| Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - | 
| Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - | 
| Operations | 
	
	  International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 15 
 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)  | - | 
Expansion Plans | 
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| US Expansion | Yes | Yes | 
| Canada Expansion | No | - | 
| International Expansion | Yes | - | 
NO LONGER FRANCHISING