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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Great Wraps vs Smoke's Poutinerie including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $159,500 - $485,500 | $350,000 - $450,000 |
Franchise Fee | $22,500 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5.5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | 1974 | 2008 |
Year Franchised | 1983 | 2008 |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5000 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | All you need is a willingness to follow our proven systems, good communication skills, and a passion for excellence - we'll teach you the rest. Existing liquid assets (CASH) of at least $100,000 and a net worth of $250,000. With that, you are then well-positioned to approach the Lender for the rest. | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Our two-week Training Program is extremely thorough and easy to follow. | On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 2 weeks |
Support | Once you're open for business, we're sure that you'll find the Great Wraps a simple business to operate and our supports systems incredibly effective. | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations |
Marketing | - | Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising |
Operations | - | Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 15 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | Yes |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
Great Wraps served its first hot wrapped sandwich in 1974, providing customers with a quick alternative to hamburgers. Today the company offers a menu that includes tortilla and pita wraps, cheesesteaks and smoothies.
100 Canadian locations Coast to Coast in just 6 years! Join the Smoke's Poutinerie team and be a part of the World's Largest & Original Poutinerie a cool, unique Brand focusing exclusively on Poutine. Our exclusive menu plays a very significant role with its Signature Gravy, Fresh Hand-Cut Fries, Squeaky Cheese Curds and an unlimited combination of toppings. The Smoke's Poutinerie goal is to bring this Iconic Canadian dish to the rest of the World in our own original and unique way!
The Smoke's Poutinerie Brand has been expanding exponentially since our debut on the Franchise scene in 2009. In addition to our continued growth in the Canadian & U.S. Markets, we have been busy building our Sports & Entertainment Division and Non-Traditional Portfolio which includes major league sporting venues and universities and colleges.
We are excited to extend the Smoke's Poutinerie Award Winning Concept to other Poutine lovers to launch their own Smoke's Poutinerie. We are simply looking for like-minded individuals who are fun, energetic, social, hard-working, service oriented people that share the same vision and fit the atmosphere of the restaurant that we will be building together. Get on the Gravy Train and help us work towards our ultimate goal, GLOBAL DOMINATION!!!