Got Produce? vs Pinch A Penny Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Got Produce? vs Pinch A Penny including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pinch A Penny Franchise
Investment $410,600 - $3,046,200$289,375 - $411,200
Franchise Fee $45,000$50,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 01975
Year Franchised 01976
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pinch A Penny Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pinch A Penny 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
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pinch A Penny Franchise
Training Training takes place onsite once the structure and equipment is in place. Initial training takes about 4 days for you and your staff. The online portal and control system give you access to continued online training. On-The-Job Training: 70 hours Classroom Training: 100 hours
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
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations -

Expansion Plans
 
Got Produce? Franchise
Pinch A Penny Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Got Produce?

At Got Produce we believe that franchising our fresh produce system, is the most cost-effective, consumer-focused way to grow and sell high quality produce. We offer three size options to best suit your needs and lifestyle.

We created the fresh produce concept because we understand that people today are concerned about where and how their food is grown. They are looking for fresh, flavorful, produce that is grown locally and good for the environment. We provide the first of its kind, fresh produce franchise system to create a better, fresher food system without stepping foot in the kitchen!

Our new franchise model, and patented technology makes it possible to grow multiple crops and operate a controlled environment growing center directly from a tablet or smartphone. Access custom fertilizer recipes, growing conditions, and assorted fresh produce options with the touch of a button. Got Produce provides a one-stop-shop for everything you need to get up and growing!


About Pinch A Penny

Pinch A Penny strives to be unrivaled in providing value, quality and service to their customers. Perhaps that's why they're now 230 stores strong and growing. But they'd also like to think it's because their swimming pool expertise is something clients can count on to keep their pool and spa its healthiest and their client's family it's happiest. In fact, Pinch A Penny stores are all staffed with fully-trained people. They have more Certified Pool Operators than any other company and their continuing education programs are unparalleled. Since opening its first store in 1975, Pinch A Penny has become the largest franchised retail pool, patio and spa company.

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