Cargo & James Tea vs Pita Pit Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cargo & James Tea vs Pita Pit including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Pita Pit Franchise
Investment $100,000 - $250,000$321,934 - $497,382
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 20011995
Year Franchised 20061997
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -$10000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Pita Pit Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Pita Pit Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

Training & Support

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Pita Pit Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 60 hours Classroom Training: 35 hours
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing --
Operations - Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20


Expansion Plans

 
Cargo & James Tea Franchise
Pita Pit Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Cargo & James Tea

Cargo & James Tea has pioneered the specialty tea cafe business concept and knows the time is right to capitalize on increased tea consumption across Canada and the U.S., in a caf� setting. Cargo & James is truly revolutionizing the way we drink tea. With a trendy atmosphere and inviting feel to the caf�, stepping into a Cargo & James breaks the stereotype that tea is old. The tea industry is expected to exceed $10 Billion in sales by 2010 according to the Sage Report, �Tea is Hot�.

About Pita Pit

Right idea. Right time. People want to change the way they eat. They want fresh thinking and healthy eating, and they want it now! The Pita Pit is the FUTURE in quick casual food service. We are far beyond burgers, subs and pizza. Our food is fun and fresh and reflects the new healthy and active lifestyles of our customers. Add in our high-energy staff and amazing customer service, and we are poised for explosive growth. It's an exciting time to be a Pita Pit franchisee. So why not become part of a concept that people of all ages enjoy. Jump on the Pita bandwagon!
  Why Us? - Pita Pit is the future of quick, casual foodservice. We call it Fresh Thinking - Healthy Eating. People are changing the way they eat - they want something unique and healthy - and Pita Pit delivers in an innovative way. Pita Pit has created an entire culture and a proven franchising system - one that has undergone fifteen years of fine tuning - to meet this growing demand. The unique combination of fresh, healthy food, mainstream music, and a lot of fun - along with young, high-energy staff members and customers, creates the very unique Pita Pit vibe. Today, there are more than 220 Pita Pit locations in the United States, and over 450 Pita Pit locations worldwide - the company is poised for explosive growth and we want you to join us! Our franchisees not only benefit from our proven business model and support, but also from knowing that they are invested in a business that is a source of pride, as well as a profit. It's a very exciting time to be a Pita Pit franchisee.
Veteran Incentives  20% off franchise fee
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