Doc Green's Gourmet Salads vs Original SoupMan, The Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doc Green's Gourmet Salads vs Original SoupMan, The 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
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Investment $367,000 - $655,000$79,500 - $198,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20031984
Year Franchised 20042005
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $25000-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
Equipment No/YesNo/No
Inventory No/YesNo/No
Receivables No/YesNo/No
Payroll No/YesNo/No

Training & Support

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Original SoupMan, The 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 Original SoupMan, The

In 1984, The Original SoupMan opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The tiny storefront quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat and praised by the New York Times as "Art, not Soup", it set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous Seinfeld episode made it a cultural icon. The Company's franchise operations include highly visible locations in the Mohegan Sun Casinos and more.