The Steak Escape vs Pocket Deli Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Pocket Deli Franchise
Investment $190,200 - $1,300,000$145,250 - $386,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19822019
Year Franchised 19832019
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Steak Escape Franchise
Pocket Deli Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Pocket Deli Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-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
     
    The Steak Escape Franchise
    Pocket Deli 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
    Pocket Deli Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Pocket Deli

    "Pocket

    Pocket Deli is excited to announce the availability of Franchises throughout the United States.  We are committed to the growth of Pocket Deli and bringing what we believe to be the Best Sandwich Experience to everyone.
    The total investment necessary to receive the initial fast-casual business and industry training as well as the initial required opening expenses for the select trainees that become a Pocket Deli Single Unit franchised business is $145,250 to $206,500. The initial fee includes the $15,000 Preliminary Agreement Fee, that must be paid to the franchisor for the Site Manual and associated training; and a $20,000 for the Establishment Agreement Fee, that must be paid to the franchisor for the fast-casual Business and Industry Manual and associated training, plus for those select trainees who become Pocket Deli Franchisees the Pocket Deli initial Inventory package amount of $12,000 to secure your chosen territory.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pocket Deli Area Development franchise business is $220,250 to $386,500. This includes the Initial Fees for the first unit and the Development Fee of $75,000 for all additional units that you are agreeing to open over time. The Development Fee must be paid to the franchisor at the time you sign the first Ongoing Franchise Agreement.