Culver vs Capriotti's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Culver vs Capriotti's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Culver Franchise
Capriotti's Franchise
Investment $2,349,000 - $5,356,000$380,000 - $660,413
Franchise Fee $55,000$30,000 - $40,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%-7%
Advertising Fee 2.5%3%
Year Founded 19841976
Year Franchised 19881987
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee $30K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Culver Franchise
Capriotti's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Culver Franchise
Capriotti's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
Receivables No/YesNo/Yes
Payroll No/YesNo/Yes

Training & Support
 
Culver Franchise
Capriotti's Franchise
Training -Within two months prior to your opening, you will complete the 3 level Capriotti's University training program including on-line training, three weeks of in-store training and one week of classroom offered at our corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Your visit will give you the full flavor of the Capriotti's experience. On-The-Job Training: 270 hours Classroom Training: 49 hours
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 50

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Culver Franchise
Capriotti's Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Culver

After working with his parents in their restaurants, Craig Culver decided it was time to open one for himself. In 1984 Culver, with the help of his wife Lea and parents George and Ruth, transformed the A&W his parents owned since the sixties into Culver's Frozen Custard. Its founder's family inspired the menu for the initial Sauk City, Wisconsin, restaurant. When Culver's mother made hamburgers, she would put a dab of butter on the crown of the hamburger buns before toasting them; something her children felt made them taste better. Today, employees at each Culver's location use the same technique when making their ButterBurgers. There are Culver's locations in twelve states. All Culver's franchisees are owner/operators.
 
We’re looking for leaders with the initiative and skills to take a team of people and operate a Culver’s according to our high standards. You need energy and enthusiasm. You have to be willing to work hard. You have to love people and believe, as we do, that having a great heart is also good business.

Culver’s has grown to over 500 restaurants in 22 states.

Culver's is leading the way in the industry and in our communities. If you are craving a restaurant business made to order for you, where your financial success is directly related to how well you and your team execute against Culver’s mission that every guest who chooses Culver’s leaves happy, we invite you to consider becoming a Culver’s franchisee.

Seeking new franchise units in: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming

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About Capriotti's

No doubt you've already experienced our amazing high-quality sandwiches and friendly customer service. If you're at all like most of our franchise owners, you instantly fell in love with the incredible food and smiling faces. You thought, "Wow! A Capriotti's franchise would be an incredible opportunity!" That it is! There is no better time than NOW to start exploring that opportunity. It is no secret that Capriotti's is different than the competition: Our food is FRESH and of the BEST quality! Our turkey and roast beef are homemade. That's what makes them taste so good! We have a UNIQUE menu with specialty subs that keep customers coming back! We consider our franchise owners to be family and provide ongoing support to make your business successful.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Capriotti's restaurant ranges from $380,000 to $660,413. This includes $61,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
If you want development rights, you must pay us a development fee equal to $30,000 (the initial franchise fee for the first Restaurant), plus the $6,000 Development Services Fee for the first Restaurant, plus a deposit of 33% of the initial franchise fee (which is $30,000) for each additional Restaurant you commit to develop. The total investment necessary to begin operation if you acquire development rights (with a minimum required commitment of 3 Capriotti's restaurants) is $390,000 to $670,413. This includes $71,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee


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