Baker Bros. American Deli vs Cultures Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
Cultures Franchise
Investment $430,500 - $656,000$175,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000 - $40,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981977
Year Franchised 20001979
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    Cultures Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing 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.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Baker Bros. American Deli Franchise
    Cultures 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 Cultures

    Eating right is the first step to a healthy lifestyle, which is why Cultures is passionate about serving healthy and delicious food. Cultures’ motto "Choices that will LOVE You Back!” is all about helping our customers eat right and maintain a vigorous way of life. Our concept is built on the five "S” - sandwiches, salads, smoothies, soups and snacks and, our recipes are designed with our clientele in mind - fresh, smart and sophisticated. At Cultures, the food is fresh and served quickly, but we do not serve fast food, which is why we play an important role in the quick-service industry, where most food is highly processed.

    Embark on a health revolution with Cultures!    Be Part of Our Cultures!