BannaStrow's vs Java Detour Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of BannaStrow's vs Java Detour including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Java Detour Franchise
Investment $114,600 - $186,500$276,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000 - $35,000
Royalty Fee 6%4-6% of gross sales
Advertising Fee 1%1-3% of total gross sales.
Year Founded 20011995
Year Franchised 20032000
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Java Detour Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Java Detour 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

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Java Detour Franchise
Training --
Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Java Detour Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion YesNo

Company Overviews

About BannaStrow's

BannaStrow's was conceived after more than 14 years of expertise in the restaurant business. The creators of the concept, saw a tremendous potential in crepes as an outstanding food item for time-pressed shopping mall customers. They knew that shoppers would love crepes as an alternative to the usual mall fare. Realizing that kiosks were growing in presence around the nation, the concept was designed to fit into mall concourses and other high foot traffic facilities in its highly attractive kiosk. The perfect impulse for hungry busy shoppers at any time of the day, the delicious, versatile, and convenient crepes are quickly prepared in front of customers. Today BannaStrow's is a proven success, and as a result it is continuing to expand. We warmly invite you to join us as a BannaStrow's franchise owner!

About Java Detour

Java Detour is "changing the way America buys coffee" - The company's objective is to establish the Java Detour concept and brand as one of the most recognized and successful gourmet beverage retailers in the world. In addition to their delicious fresh coffee that they roast, Java Detour offers both hot and iced blended espresso drinks, fresh fruit smoothies, shakes, a full line of whole leaf teas, a full-service kids menu, and freshly roasted bulk coffee. Java Detour offers four different store footprints for franchisees to choose from including a 600 square-foot double drive-through store, a stand-alone 1,300 square-foot single drive-through with inside seating, a 1,300 square-foot end-cap single drive-through with inside seating, and kiosks used for shopping malls, airports, casinos, hotel lobbies, and more.