Nature's Way Cafe vs Schlotzsky's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Investment $103,300 - $201,500$719,400 - $959,400
Franchise Fee $20,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 19781971
Year Franchised 19921977
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Training - On-The-Job Training: 240 hours Classroom Training: 50 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 -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Nature's Way Cafe Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

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 Schlotzsky's

Founded in 1971, Schlotzsky's is a pioneer in the fast casual restaurant category, offering customers an inviting restaurant feel, affordable meals throughout the day, and great food that has created a passionate following among customers throughout the country and the world. Our delicious and unique products, exciting, modern restaurant design, superior franchise support and committed ownership make a Schlotzsky's franchise a great business opportunity.  Joining the Schlotzsky's franchise family will open the door to an exciting future.

Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off franchise fee           

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