Doc Green's Gourmet Salads vs Schlotzsky's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Doc Green's Gourmet Salads vs Schlotzsky's 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
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Investment $367,000 - $655,000$719,400 - $959,400
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 20031971
Year Franchised 20041977
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $25000-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
Inventory No/Yes-/Yes
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads 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

 
Doc Green's Gourmet Salads Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

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 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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