Erik's DeliCafe vs Original SoupMan, The Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Erik's DeliCafe vs Original SoupMan, The including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Investment $303,500 - $521,600$79,500 - $198,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19731984
Year Franchised 19862005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
    Original SoupMan, The Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
    Original SoupMan, The Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks-
    Operations 78% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 16

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
    Original SoupMan, The Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Erik's DeliCafe

    After receiving his bachelor's degree in business and marketing, Erik Johnson tried his hand at accounting, security, food service and real estate before purchasing a 600-square-foot store in Scotts Valley, California, back in 1973. With help from his family, Johnson founded Erik's Deli Cafe, a quick-service and catering restaurant that served sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods.

    Johnson expanded his chain throughout Northern California before selling the first franchise in 1986.

    About Original SoupMan, The

    In 1984, The Original SoupMan opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The tiny storefront quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat and praised by the New York Times as "Art, not Soup", it set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous Seinfeld episode made it a cultural icon. The Company's franchise operations include highly visible locations in the Mohegan Sun Casinos and more.