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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cora's vs J.Christopher's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $550,000 - $900,000 | $450,000 - $550,000 |
Franchise Fee | $45,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 5% of net | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 2% National Fund; 1% Local Fund | 1% |
Year Founded | 1987 | 1996 |
Year Franchised | 1994 | 1996 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | We provide franchisees with 5 weeks of theoretical and practical training. | Franchisees enroll in a comprehensive 12-week program to train on all aspects of operations, learning from a seasoned leadership team with 125 combined years in foodservice and franchising. |
Support | We support the restaurant with a team of trainers who are on site to help you and your staff. Our dedicated and experienced Operations team works with the franchisee to ensure respect of the Cora processes and high standards. Manuals covering all of the operating, marketing and management processes will be made available for your reference. You will benefit from a customized computer system helping you operate your business, keep track of key metrics, inventory, schedules, etc. We use a proprietary extranet information system which allows, through the Internet, automatic transfer and management of data. This system also offers online multimedia training. Using a touch screen, employees have access to online training related to their position in the restaurant. | J. Christopher's team will support restaurant openings, and once open, dedicated franchise consultants will help restaurant franchisees excel in day-to-day operations to maximize business results. |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | We require franchisees to be owner/operators. You can consider an operating partner; however, you and/or the operating partner must participate in all stages of the franchisee approval process. Your operating partner is required to hold a minimum of 25% of shares within the operating company. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
In 1996, Jay McCann and Chris Brogdon hatched a new idea for a different restaurant concept: a neighborhood daytime breakfast and lunch featuring traditional house-made favorites, healthy choices, and creative menu options in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere. This tall order was filled when the first J. Christopher’s restaurant opened in Marietta, GA in January 1997. J. Christopher’s has been expanding ever since, with 24 restaurants now in operation, satisfying millions of taste buds every day.