Arizona Bread Company vs Pocket Deli Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Arizona Bread Company vs Pocket Deli including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Arizona Bread Company Franchise
Pocket Deli Franchise
Investment $149,000 - $341,500$145,250 - $386,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19942019
Year Franchised 20022019
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee 1/2 of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Arizona Bread Company Franchise
Pocket Deli Franchise
Experience
  • Management skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Arizona Bread Company Franchise
    Pocket Deli 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
     
    Arizona Bread Company Franchise
    Pocket Deli 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: 13 - 15

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Arizona Bread Company Franchise
    Pocket Deli Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Arizona Bread Company


    The Arizona Bread Company began in 1994 and immediately established itself as the premier bakery/cafe in Scottsdale Arizona.

    We are a fast casual artisan bakery offering breads, made from scratch soups, gourmet sandwiches and desserts in an engaging environment and featuring award-winning food. Arizona Bread Company uses only the freshest ingredients using no preservatives, additives, bases or conditioners. Every sandwich is prepared to order so it is served at its freshest. We have evolved into a rather unique niche offering alternatives to traditional fast food concepts.

    Arizona Bread has consistently been recognized as the premier purveyor of quality breads in the Metro Phoenix Area since 1994 as evidenced by our numerous awards and customer loyalty base.

    The Arizona Bread Company produces natural breads and does not use any additives, bases, conditioners or preservatives as many bakeries do. Many of our bread products contain zero fat.

    About Pocket Deli

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    Pocket Deli is excited to announce the availability of Franchises throughout the United States.  We are committed to the growth of Pocket Deli and bringing what we believe to be the Best Sandwich Experience to everyone.
    The total investment necessary to receive the initial fast-casual business and industry training as well as the initial required opening expenses for the select trainees that become a Pocket Deli Single Unit franchised business is $145,250 to $206,500. The initial fee includes the $15,000 Preliminary Agreement Fee, that must be paid to the franchisor for the Site Manual and associated training; and a $20,000 for the Establishment Agreement Fee, that must be paid to the franchisor for the fast-casual Business and Industry Manual and associated training, plus for those select trainees who become Pocket Deli Franchisees the Pocket Deli initial Inventory package amount of $12,000 to secure your chosen territory.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Pocket Deli Area Development franchise business is $220,250 to $386,500. This includes the Initial Fees for the first unit and the Development Fee of $75,000 for all additional units that you are agreeing to open over time. The Development Fee must be paid to the franchisor at the time you sign the first Ongoing Franchise Agreement.