Baker Bros. American Deli vs Schlotzsky's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Investment $430,500 - $656,000$719,400 - $959,400
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 19981971
Year Franchised 20001977
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    Schlotzsky's Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    Schlotzsky's Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 50 hours
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing 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 Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    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.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    Schlotzsky's Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 Schlotzsky's

    Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following among customers throughout the country and the world. Our delicious and unique products, exciting, modern restaurant design, superior franchise support and committed ownership make a Schlotzsky's franchise a great business opportunity.  Joining the Schlotzsky's franchise family will open the door to an exciting future.

    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee           

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