Baker Bros. American Deli vs Just Fresh Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Baker Bros. American Deli vs Just Fresh including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
Just Fresh Franchise
Investment $430,500 - $656,000$475,000 - $650,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981993
Year Franchised 20002003
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
Just Fresh Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience

  • Financing Options

     
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    Just Fresh Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    Just Fresh Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 18

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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

    (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    Just Fresh Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Baker Bros. American Deli

    The Baker Bros believe that they have one of the most franchisee-friendly programs in their industry. Baker Bros is franchised through an Area Development Agreement that generally requires a 2 to 5 store minimum for individual franchisees. The Area Development Agreement covers an exact geographical area, franchise terms and conditions, number of units to be opened under the agreement and other details of the franchise program. Baker Bros offers an extensive Franchise Support Program. Tom and Ken are always available to assist you and to answer any questions that you might have. In addition, one of our Franchise Advisors will come to your store periodically to provide personal assistance from Baker Bros. Whatever you might need, there will always be a person at Baker Bros who can help you.

    About Just Fresh

    At Just Fresh, we're committed to serving great tasting foods that are consistent with today's healthier lifestyle, never see a fryer, and include lots of fresh fruit, vegetables, nuts and grains, as well as poultry, seafood and lean meats. Besides our signature tossed-to-order salads, we feature delicious wraps and sandwiches made with our fresh baked breads, comforting soups, fabulous pastas and pizzas and a kid's menu that every parent will find appealing. We round it out with hassle-free, take home specialties and a variety of beverages, not to mention those Legendary Just Fresh Big Cookies. There really is something for everyone at Just Fresh!