Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop vs Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop vs Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs 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
Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs Franchise
Investment $151,500 - $342,500$211,432 - $431,843
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee $250+/wk6%
Advertising Fee Up to 2% Monthly3.5%
Year Founded 19961988
Year Franchised 20061990
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -60% of current fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs 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

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Financing Options

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

    Training & Support

     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 120 hours Classroom Training: 40 hours
    Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line rand 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 -

    Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    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 Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs

    Joseph Bisogno started out running a lemonade stand when he was 6, bought an ice cream truck at 18 and later purchased a gas station. In 1988, Bisogno started Mr. Goodcents Inc. after nearly 10 years of experience with the McDonald's Corp. The first Mr. Goodcents Inc. franchised location opened just 2 years later, and there are now more than 115 franchised restaurants nationwide. The locations offer dine-in, carry-out and delivery of salads, soup, pastas and submarine sandwiches ranging from traditional turkey, ham and cheese or meatball, to specialties like the Mr. Goodcents Combo, which features ham, bologna, salami and pepperoni.
    So you are interested in making some serious dough? Are you ready to rise to your entrepreneurial callings? 

    Veteran Incentives  50% off franchise fee
    Now known as Goodcents ® Deli Fresh Subs, Bisogno’s vision lives on