Viva the Chef vs Citizens Against Crime Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Viva the Chef vs Citizens Against Crime including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Viva the Chef Franchise
Citizens Against Crime Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $500,000$12,500 - $25,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$6,000 - $12,500
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee -3%-6%
Year Founded 20031980
Year Franchised 20041986
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Viva the Chef Franchise
Citizens Against Crime Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    Citizens Against Crime 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

     
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    Citizens Against Crime Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Viva the Chef Franchise
    Citizens Against Crime Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Viva the Chef

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    About Citizens Against Crime

    CITIZENS AGAINST CRIME, INC. has reached over 6 million people with its premier safety education seminars and safety products. Their international safety education and products franchise has been in business since 1980. CAC has taught people how to avoid becoming victims of crime. Their dynamic educational programs have received acclaim from businesses, schools, hospitals and other organizations across the country.