Just Fresh vs Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Just Fresh vs Doc Green's Gourmet Salads including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Just Fresh Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Investment $475,000 - $650,000$367,000 - $655,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19932003
Year Franchised 20032004
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -$25000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Just Fresh Franchise
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Just Fresh Franchise
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Just Fresh Franchise
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations

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

    (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Just Fresh Franchise
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    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!

    About Doc Green's Gourmet Salads

    Healthy as you wanna be, Doc Greens is perfect for on-the-go lifestyles and casual dining. From the build-to-order and signature salads to the delicious flatbread salads and signature sides, Doc Greens offers healthy and hearty options – diet food and comfort food - served fast for every appetite.

    Doc Green's Signature Features

     Signature fresh salads: Prepared to order, in any size, for any appetite with an array of delicious, choice toppings. Carving stations: The highest quality chicken, steak, and turkey, prepared daily and served piping hot. Flatbread sandwiches: Delicious, hearty, pressed and served piping hot. Daily soups: As a side or as a meal, no one can say no to a bowl of Doc's special brew.