Original SoupMan, The vs Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise
Investment $79,500 - $198,500$81,000 - $2,400,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$8,500
Royalty Fee 5%$850/mo.
Advertising Fee -$125/mo.
Year Founded 19842008
Year Franchised 20052009
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers 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
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing -Complete Express Foods is continually working to develop new products and to improve existing products. Franchisees receive a calendar of upcoming events from the brand marketing departments as well as order forms for POP and other advertising materials for specific promotions.
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Carla's Sandwiches & Burgers

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

Become part of a growing global franchise; Carla's ~ Sandwiches & Burgers is owned by Complete Express Foods, a privately held corporation dedicated to the design, development and marketing of fast casual restaurants. Complete Express Foods supports its franchisees by providing seasoned real estate guidance, ongoing operational support, and turnkey marketing programs designed to optimize profitability and boost register receipts. We are currently offering: Single store, Area development, and Master franchise agreements for all of Complete Express Foods branded concepts, which includes a variety of good-for-you branded concepts that are in step with today's growing trend towards low-fat, nutritious eating. They include Italian Joe's, Brewster's Chicken, and Carla's ~ Sandwiches and Burgers - all of which deliver strong unit economics, people-pleasing menus and operational ease. Complete Express Foods is also offering co-branded opportunities to both existing franchisees as well as new prospects.