Farmer Boys vs Crisp & Green Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Farmer Boys Franchise
Crisp & Green Franchise
Investment $1,042,500 - $2,486,500$523,900 - $1,126,500
Franchise Fee $45,000$49,500
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19812018
Year Franchised 19972018
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Farmer Boys Franchise
Crisp & Green Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Crisp & Green Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Crisp & Green 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 -
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Loyalty program/app -
    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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Farmer Boys Franchise
    Crisp & Green Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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 Crisp & Green

    "Crisp

    Our Founder and CEO, Steele Smiley, created CRISP & GREEN in 2016 with the intention of bringing a unique, healthy eating option to communities across the country. Now more than ever, Americans are actively seeking options to benefit their health, and finding quick choices that align with their goals can be a challenge. As we continue to grow rapidly, we are looking for like-minded individuals who want to help us carry out our mission of spreading wellness throughout the country. The opportunity to bring this brand nationwide has the potential to change the world and the way we relate to food for the better.