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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Snappy Tomato Pizza vs Just Fresh including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $115,500 - $256,000 | $475,000 - $650,000 |
Franchise Fee | $14,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 2.5% | - |
Year Founded | 1978 | 1993 |
Year Franchised | 1981 | 2003 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $2.5K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/No | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Additional training available as needed | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 15
(100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |
In 1978, Bob Rotunda went to the races and put all his money on a horse named Snappy Tomato. The horse won. Rotunda took his winnings and opened the first Snappy Tomato Pizza that year. The company began franchising three years later.
Today Snappy Tomato Pizza has locations across the United States, Canada and Great Britain serving pizza, hoagies, salads and appetizers.
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!