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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Spicy Pickle vs Great Outdoors Sub Shops including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $300,000 | $75,000 - $260,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1999 | 1971 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 1976 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 20% of then-current fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
50% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
Spicy Pickle is looking for experienced restaurant operators who also have the financial ability and marketing expertise to develop territory. Spicy Pickle restaurants are in relatively small footprints and can, when properly developed, operated and marketed, produce attractive returns for the investment. Spicy pickle has earned a reputation for serving delicious culinary inspired food that caters mostly to the daytime working populations in a fast casual atmosphere. We are looking for franchisees who have earned a similar reputation for success in their hometowns and are looking for this type of opportunity. If this describes you we encourage you make application and set up a visit to our Corporate headquarters. Be prepared to present a business plan for the roll out of Spicy Pickle restaurants in your chosen development area. We have in place the infrastructure to assist you from initial financial projections to site selection and lease negotiation to build-out assistance, training, grand opening and ongoing marketing and operational support. We are experienced franchisors and restaurant operators and are looking for franchisee partners to help expand the brand. What we need you to have: * Significant business experience and references, preferably in the retail environment and specifically in restaurant operations. * Sufficient financial strength to open several Spicy Pickle restaurants as locations become available (at least $1 Million dollars of liquidity). * Strong ties to the local community. * A desire to build, own and operate your own business, and entrepreneur. * Enthusiasm and the ability to wake up every day with an opportunistic attitude.
"Every sub is a masterpiece and every customer a good friend".
The man behind the statement, Jerry Oliverie, decided to give up a Bio-Med Degree at Paterson State College back in 1971 when he took over a "Ma & Pa" sub shop in Morristown, NJ. He enjoyed serving great quality subs with a personal touch and so this established community sub shop with Jerry's passion grew substantially in sales. Jerry took his knowledge and talents to Texas and created his own concept, The Great Outdoors, and became an instant success. With over 35 years of hands on experience, successfully profitable company owned and franchised locations he welcomes interested entrepreneurs to share in the excellence. You can own a personally rewarding, high quality, unique franchise and create a future in a great place to eat and work. We offer over 31 years of experience in site selection, layout & design, construction, equipment purchasing and installation, hiring & training, food prep and quality control, marketing & advertising and continued support. Along with this you get our 31 years of proven products, consistent quality, a complete system and the many customers who have eaten with us consistently over the years. We offer you a solid profit potential, and growth in protected territories. When you are awarded a "Great Outdoors Franchise", you will be getting the best sub shop franchise available, serving the best variety and quality subs in town! We will teach you the necessary product knowledge and how the system works. You will need to be a people person with enthusiasm & energy to motivate your staff and create customer loyalty.