Original SoupMan, The vs Schlotzsky's Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Investment $79,500 - $198,500$719,400 - $959,400
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -4%
Year Founded 19841971
Year Franchised 20051977
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/Yes
Equipment No/No-/Yes
Inventory No/No-/Yes
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Original SoupMan, The 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
 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Schlotzsky's Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

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 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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