Farmer Boys vs Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Farmer Boys vs Baker Bros. American Deli including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Farmer Boys Franchise
Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
Investment $1,042,500 - $2,486,500$430,500 - $656,000
Franchise Fee $45,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%4%
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19811998
Year Franchised 19972000
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Farmer Boys Franchise
Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Baker Bros. American Deli 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/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 480 hours Classroom Training: 60 hours -
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Loyalty program/app Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 30

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 18

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Farmer Boys

    During the 1970s, brothers Makis and Chris Havadjias worked in restaurants to earn money for college. They helped the owners of one of those restaurants rebuild the establishment, and later bought it. With the experience they gained at that first restaurant, the brothers bought a poorly performing restaurant in Perris, California, that they built into Farmer Boys. With the help of their three other brothers, the Havadjias expanded Farmer Boys throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties in Southern California. Each location serves hamburgers, sandwiches, salads and a full breakfast menu. The company began franchising in 1998.

    #128 in Franchise 500 for 2021. Not ranked in 2020.

    About Baker Bros. American Deli

    The Baker Bros believe that they have one of the most franchisee-friendly programs in their industry. Baker Bros is franchised through an Area Development Agreement that generally requires a 2 to 5 store minimum for individual franchisees. The Area Development Agreement covers an exact geographical area, franchise terms and conditions, number of units to be opened under the agreement and other details of the franchise program. Baker Bros offers an extensive Franchise Support Program. Tom and Ken are always available to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have. In addition, one of our Franchise Advisors will come to your store periodically to provide personal assistance from Baker Bros. Whatever you might need, there will always be a person at Baker Bros who can help you.