The Steak Escape vs Original SoupMan, The Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Steak Escape vs Original SoupMan, The including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Investment $190,200 - $1,300,000$79,500 - $198,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19821984
Year Franchised 19832005
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Original SoupMan, The Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Original SoupMan, The Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 - 25

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Original SoupMan, The Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About The Steak Escape

    The Steak Escape was established in Columbus, Ohio, in 1982 by Ken Smith and Mark Turner. One year later, Escape Enterprise Ltd. was formed, and Steak Escape started franchising mall sites, as well as locations in college campuses, airports and sports arenas. The privately held company specializes in genuine Philadelphia cheesesteaks and operates in more than 30 states as well as overseas.

    About Original SoupMan, The

    In 1984, The Original SoupMan opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The tiny storefront quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat and praised by the New York Times as "Art, not Soup", it set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous Seinfeld episode made it a cultural icon. The Company's franchise operations include highly visible locations in the Mohegan Sun Casinos and more.