Which Wich vs Link Business Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Which Wich vs Link Business including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Which Wich Franchise
Link Business Franchise
Investment $175,500 - $480,250$53,200 - $148,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 6%6.5%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 20031996
Year Franchised 20042007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Which Wich Franchise
Link Business Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Adequate funding
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Which Wich Franchise
    Link Business Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes-/Yes
    Payroll No/Yes-/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Which Wich Franchise
    Link Business Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 40-160 hours Classroom Training: 37 hours On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online broker academy
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app Marketing Support Ad Templates Social media Website development Email marketing
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 10

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

    		 Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1

    Expansion Plans
     
    Which Wich Franchise
    Link Business Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Which Wich

    Which Wich Superior Sandwiches was founded in Dallas in late 2003 by restaurant entrepreneur Jeff Sinelli. The national sandwich franchise chain is best known for its customizable sandwiches, creative ordering system, and personalized sandwich bag. In 2014, QSR named Which Wich one of their "2014 Best Franchise Deals" and Forbes listed Which Wich as one of their 2014 "30 Best Franchises To Buy." Which Wich is also the recipient of the 2015 Nation's Restaurant News MenuMasters "Healthful Innovations" award. Which Wich currently has over 450 locations open or in development in 39 states and 10 countries.

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee

    About Link Business

    Become a LINK Franchisee

    We have now expanded into the competitive US market, with our first offices in Los Angeles, St. Louis, San Diego and Phoenix. Now that we have established our presence we plan to expand our office locations and bring our unique brand of industry tailored business brokerage to the rest of the US. We are particular about who we do business with, but if you are an existing business broker or owner of a business brokering company (even if you are currently with another group) and are successful, with impeccable integrity - we would like to hear from you. We can also send you our 24 page brochure "Partner Overview" outlining the many benefits of joining LINK, and what's in it for you.Our marketing is second to none, our broker tools are revolutionary, our software system is powerful and world-leading and our support is real. We work with individual offices to help them grow and prosper, we don't just sign you up and move on. LINK has truly changed the landscape of business brokering, and now its unique system is available in the United States. Don't miss the opportunity, as franchises locations are limited.

    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee