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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doc Green's Gourmet Salads vs Togo's Eateries, LLC including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $367,000 - $655,000 | $240,500 - $545,700 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | 2003 | 1971 |
Year Franchised | 2004 | 1977 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years, renewable |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years, renewable |
Renewal Fee | $25000 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | We're looking for franchisees with an entrepreneurial spirit and the willingness to work hard. Franchisees invest in us because they know how great our sandwiches are and how much our loyal guests love them. To invest in our great organization, a single restaurant development requires $150,000 in liquid assets and a net worth of $300,000. Three or more restaurant developments require $450,000 in liquid assets and a net worth of $900,000. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Receivables | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Payroll | No/Yes | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | As Togo's sandwich franchise owner, you and/or your designated manager will be enrolled in an extensive training program that covers all aspects of restaurant operations - running and marketing the business. The training includes eight hours of food safety certification; a week of classroom training at our headquarters in San Jose, which covers business operations, bookkeeping, marketing, and systems for overseeing and managing your business; three weeks of on-the-job operations training at a Togo's restaurant, learning to make sandwiches, manage inventory, and use the point of sale system. On-The-Job Training: 120 hours Classroom Training: 24 hours |
Support | - | Our ongoing support sets Togo's apart. We group our restaurants into three districts: Northern California, Southern California, and New and Emerging Markets. Each group is overseen by a Vice President of Franchise Operations, who manages a team of Franchise Business Consultants. The Franchise Business Consultants help franchisees track key performance indicators, solve operational challenges, and boost performance. We also provide support with: 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 Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
Operations | - | Number of Employees Required to Run: 14 - 25 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | - |
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.