Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop vs The Carving Board Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop vs The Carving Board 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
The Carving Board Franchise
Investment $151,500 - $342,500$314,500 - $621,500
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $50,000$35,000
Royalty Fee $250+/wk-
Advertising Fee Up to 2% Monthly-
Year Founded 19962012
Year Franchised 20062016
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
The Carving Board 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
  • A great franchise candidate for The Carving Board is not necessarily just someone who has food experience, although that could be a plus. The company is looking for people who are driven, willing to commit to the brand and want to be part of something bigger. Franchisees need the necessary capital to open a location, the willingness to learn and the ability to follow a proven system.

    Financing Options

     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    The Carving Board 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
    The Carving Board Franchise
    Training --
    Support --
    Marketing --
    Operations --

    Expansion Plans

     
    Mr. Pickle's Sandwich Shop Franchise
    The Carving Board Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 The Carving Board

    The Carving Board is the bold answer to the classic sandwich joint. Ushering in a fresh era of industrial décor, today’s music, hand selected ingredients and over 50 different sandwich combinations, we are setting the new sandwich standard.


    Proprietary and proven operating systems and procedures
    POS system that helps you manage the business efficiently to maximize profits
    Inventory software to manage costs and minimize waste
    Exceptional training to achieve consistency in profitability, operations and practices
    Ongoing support, systems, and menu changes to keep up with current trends in the market.