Krieger's vs The Pantry Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Krieger's Franchise
The Pantry Franchise
Investment $450,000$450,000 - $600,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19911975
Year Franchised 20021977
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Krieger's Franchise
The Pantry Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Management expertise
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    Financing Options

     
    Krieger's Franchise
    The Pantry 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

     
    Krieger's Franchise
    The Pantry Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 85% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Krieger's Franchise
    The Pantry Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Krieger's

    About The Pantry

    For over 30 years the Pantry Restaurants have been a leader in the family casual restaurant segment. We expanded into the Alberta market, and are actively pursuing Area Developments. Our success has come from specializing in quality foods in 3 successful day-part programs. Our dynamic team provides Franchisees with site selection, construction, pre & post opening training, marketing expertiese, including ongoing support.