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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Groucho's Deli vs Carusos Sandwich Company 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 | $110,000 - $250,000 |
Franchise Fee | $18,000 - $28,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1941 | - |
Year Franchised | 2001 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
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 | No/- |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/- |
Equipment | No/No | No/- |
Inventory | No/No | No/- |
Receivables | No/No | No/- |
Payroll | No/No | No/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
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.
Our goal is to help people run profitable businesses that contribute to a healthy lifestyle for the owners, employees and community. We will work "hands on" with the store owners to ensure that successful operating policies and procedures are passed on.Caruso's Franchise Corporation is more than a company, We are a family! Quality food, great service, a fun atmosphere, and a great work environment create a quality business.