Nature's Way Cafe vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Nature's Way Cafe vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Investment $103,300 - $201,500$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19782006
Year Franchised 19922006
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years15 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Nature's Way Cafe

Nature's Way Cafe was founded in 1978 by the Spina family in West Palm Beach, Florida.

The first Nature's Way Cafe franchise has been up and running in Juno Beach since 1988 and is a local hang-out for the young, old and fabulous.

Now there are several cafes in Florida and most of them have been around quite awhile.
 

Here you’ll find fresh salads, savory soups, tempting shakes and smoothies, and mouthwatering sandwiches and wraps made to order. Nature’s Way Cafe offers a healthy alternative to typical lunch-time fare. Try us once and you’ll become another passionate fan of Nature’s Way Cafe

The desire to eat well and to consider healthier choices at meal times is not just popular in sunny Florida but all over America.

Each Nature’s Way Cafe is independently owned and operated. If you’re a fan and you think you would enjoy owning your own Cafe’, please visit the Franchise Area or fill out our form on the right.

About Dagwood's Sandwich Shop

Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes LLC, a privately owned restaurant franchise company headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. and New Orleans, is the brainchild of "Blondie" comic strip creator Dean Young and longtime restaurant franchise executive and author Lamar Berry. Organized in 2006, it sells exclusive market partner territories representing 40 - 75 individual restaurant franchise units. Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and, like the strip, they will offer guests the opportunity to suspend disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood's will feature more than 30 delicious sandwiches on the menu including Dagwood's Signature Sandwiches - plus soups and salads - made from the world's tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments.