Doc Green's Gourmet Salads vs Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doc Green's Gourmet Salads vs Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Investment $367,000 - $655,000$151,500 - $342,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000 - $50,000
Royalty Fee 5%$250+/wk
Advertising Fee -Up to 2% Monthly
Year Founded 20031996
Year Franchised 20042006
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $25000-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Experience -Restaurant experience is always helpful but, if you have experience running another type of business including working with employees and customers, managing cash and generating financial statements, we have a complete training program and manuals as well as field operational staff that can help you learn this business as well as provide ongoing support for you. SBA funding may require some restaurant experience, please consult your SBA lender.
  • Up to $400,000 minimum liquid assets
  • Restaurant and/or Management experience
  • 680+ credit score
  • No bankruptcies, liens or Judgements

  • Financing Options

     
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/YesNo/Yes
    Payroll No/YesNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    Training --
    Support --
    Marketing --
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans

     
    Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About Doc Green's Gourmet Salads

    Healthy as you wanna be, Doc Greens is perfect for on-the-go lifestyles and casual dining. From the build-to-order and signature salads to the delicious flatbread salads and signature sides, Doc Greens offers healthy and hearty options – diet food and comfort food - served fast for every appetite.

    Doc Green's Signature Features

     Signature fresh salads: Prepared to order, in any size, for any appetite with an array of delicious, choice toppings. Carving stations: The highest quality chicken, steak, and turkey, prepared daily and served piping hot. Flatbread sandwiches: Delicious, hearty, pressed and served piping hot. Daily soups: As a side or as a meal, no one can say no to a bowl of Doc's special brew.

    About Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop

    Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop is a premium sandwich shop. Our shops offer hand sliced proprietary proteins and cheeses topped with sauces that are made daily. All sandwiches are served on our fresh baked rolls, including our famous Dutch Crunch roll. Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop offers best in class sandwiches including the famous Big Jake, Reuben, and of course The Mr. Pickle. Our twenty- six plus years of success is rooted in the simple formula of "Making the Guest Happy” by providing craveable sandwiches, exceptional guest service, and local community involvement.The ideal Franchisee will strive to keep their customers happy while devoting their time and energy toward running a successful Mr. Pickle's shop.