Roly Poly vs Link Business Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Roly Poly Franchise
Link Business Franchise
Investment $106,550 - $226,700$53,200 - $148,500
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $25,000$45,000
Royalty Fee 4-6%6.5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19921996
Year Franchised 19972007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee 1/2 of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Roly Poly Franchise
Link Business Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Roly Poly Franchise
Link Business Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/Yes
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/Yes
Payroll No/No-/Yes

Training & Support

 
Roly Poly Franchise
Link Business Franchise
Training Additional training available as needed On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: Online broker academy
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software
Marketing Co-op advertisingMarketing Support Ad Templates Social media Website development Email marketing
Operations 75% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 1

Expansion Plans

 
Roly Poly Franchise
Link Business Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Roly Poly

It takes more than an awesome sandwich to make our Roly Poly world go round. Dedicated franchisees throughout the country have been working together over the last 10 years to build the Roly Poly reputation and fine tune the franchise system. Our original first year franchisees are still opening new stores and celebrating record breaking sales! What's the reason for this amazing franchisee success? Another of our favorite words, SIMPLICITY! The system that we have developed is simple, and when our system is followed, it works. We know that it's not always easy to match up the right franchisees to the right concept. How can you tell if our franchise system might be the right one for you? Ask yourself:
- Am I a team player?
- Am I willing to be the first one to get there and the last one to leave?
- Am I willing to work weekends and holidays?
- Am I a self starter?
- Am I a "people person" who enjoys customer service
- Am I willing to personally take out menus and samples to develop the business in my market?
- Am I long term goal oriented with staying power?
- Will Roly Poly be my full time job and have my total focus and commitment?
If you answered yes to all of the above questions then WE WANT YOU! Our successful team of franchisees and developers all have the same outlook and passion for the concept. The following criteria will also help determine how suitable Roly Poly is for you:
- Roly Poly is most successful as an owner operated concept. Our concept requires the TLC that we believe only comes from motivated coworkers working hand in hand with dedicated owners.
- Roly Poly thrives in upper middle class market area locations. We look for the shopping areas patronized by the most upscale residential neighborhoods with a customer mix of upscale residential, office workers, hospital/medical professionals, retail workers and students.
- Our ideal size is 1,000 - 1,400 square feet
- Our busiest stores operate 7 days a week with 75% / 25% anticipated lunch/dinner business breakdown
- Most importantly we look for special franchisees that recognize Roly Poly as a concept that will thrive in their neighborhood market area and have a desire to make Roly Poly a part of their business community. The right franchisee knows the right locations for Roly Poly. We look for franchisees that are already a part of the community.

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