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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Groucho's Deli 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 | $82,548 - $380,768 | $90,000 - $120,000 |
Franchise Fee | $18,000 - $28,000 | $10,000 - $17,500 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | 1941 | 1978 |
Year Franchised | 2001 | 1979 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 5 years +5 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 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, Purchasing cooperatives | 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, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
20% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 13 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (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 | - |
Harold "Groucho" Miller came to Columbia, S.C. in 1941 with a handful of original recipes for potato salad, coleslaw, and various salad and sandwich dressings, most of which were thought up during his childhood in a Philadelphia orphanage. These humble beginnings along with the idea that, "quality is the most important ingredient in a sandwich," have led Groucho's to legendary restaurant status for 80 years.
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