Original SoupMan, The vs Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Investment $79,500 - $198,500$200,000 - $250,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19842006
Year Franchised 20052006
Term Of Agreement -15 years
Term Of Agreement -15 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/No-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Original SoupMan, The

In 1984, The Original SoupMan opened its doors at 55th Street & 8th Avenue in Manhattan. The tiny storefront quickly became a worldwide destination. Rated #1 by Zagat and praised by the New York Times as "Art, not Soup", it set the standard for innovation and excellence long before the famous Seinfeld episode made it a cultural icon. The Company's franchise operations include highly visible locations in the Mohegan Sun Casinos and more.

About Dagwood's Sandwich Shop

Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes LLC, a privately owned restaurant franchise company headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. and New Orleans, is the brainchild of "Blondie" comic strip creator Dean Young and longtime restaurant franchise executive and author Lamar Berry. Organized in 2006, it sells exclusive market partner territories representing 40 - 75 individual restaurant franchise units. Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and, like the strip, they will offer guests the opportunity to suspend disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood's will feature more than 30 delicious sandwiches on the menu including Dagwood's Signature Sandwiches - plus soups and salads - made from the world's tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments.