Wild Noodles vs Philly Connection Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Wild Noodles vs Philly Connection including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Wild Noodles Franchise
Philly Connection Franchise
Investment $273,500 - $350,000$154,000 - $261,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20011980
Year Franchised 20031987
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee 1/2 of current franchise fee$5000


Business Experience Requirements
 
Wild Noodles Franchise
Philly Connection Franchise
Experience
  • Past management experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Wild Noodles Franchise
    Philly Connection Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Wild Noodles Franchise
    Philly Connection Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

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

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Wild Noodles Franchise
    Philly Connection Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Wild Noodles

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    About Philly Connection

    Advantages of Philly Connection:
    1. Quality ingredients.
    2. Focus on hot food, but we also offer cold hoagies. Hot food sells in the evening/dinner time. The cold sandwich sells more at lunch.
    3. Unique steak product.
    4. Philly Connection offers french fries, onion rings, and chicken tenders.
    5. Philly Connection grills orders in front of the customer.
    6. Franchisee receives cooking equipment with its investment. When product offerings change, the franchisee already has this equipment.