Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop vs City Bites Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
City Bites Franchise
Investment $151,500 - $342,500$186,500 - $394,500
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$15,000
Royalty Fee $250+/wk5%
Advertising Fee Up to 2% Monthly1%
Year Founded 19961986
Year Franchised 20062007
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
City Bites 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
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    Financing Options

     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    City Bites Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    City Bites Franchise
    Training --
    Support -C.B. Franchise Systems comprises a wealth of experienced restaurant professionals committed to your success. We provide franchisees a turn key solution beginning with a thorough management training program and opening and ongoing operational support. We provide proprietary products like our famous made from scratch cookies as well as marketing materials. We offer third party resources with experienced restaurant professionals in the following fields: real estate acquisition and negotiation services, information technology, and corporate services including payroll processing, insurance, benefits and accounting. Our efforts are focused to make your venture successful and profitable. We look forward to meeting you and beginning the journey of a rewarding and profitable partnership.
    Marketing --
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans

     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    City Bites Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About City Bites

    After 21 years of company growth, City Bites is now offering a unique opportunity to a select number of franchisees seeking to develop our proven brand in new markets. City Bites is positioned as an upscale sandwich restaurant in the fast growth quick casual restaurant segment and features an attractive investment model that is easily replicated with the experienced organization of food service professionals at C.B. Franchise Systems. As your partner, we are committed to your development as a successful and profitable City Bites franchisee.