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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Just Fresh vs Sandwich Tree Restaurants including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $475,000 - $650,000 | $90,000 - $120,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $10,000 - $17,500 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | 1993 | 1978 |
Year Franchised | 2003 | 1979 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 5 years +5 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 5 years +5 |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
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 | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | -/- |
Equipment | No/No | -/- |
Inventory | No/No | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | Headquarters 2 Weeks |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Central Data Processing: At Additional Cost Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
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) | Average Number of Employees: 4 Full-time, 7 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | No | - |
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!
The challenges and rewards of operating your own business are like no other. Franchising will not reduce the fear of taking the next step into operating a business. It will not reduce the time and effort necessary to create success. What franchising offers is a business format that allows you to capitalize on the results of others. It affords the opportunity to be fully equipped to launch and grow within a proven concept. Sandwich tree provides a full service of tools, training, and support to compliment your efforts. The level of independence and success you achieve will be up to you. The benefits associated with Sandwich Tree and the information needed to make an informed decision about your business future are available for the asking. For further information, simply call 604-220-4566