Original SoupMan, The vs Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
Investment $79,500 - $198,500$200,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19842016
Year Franchised 20052017
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese 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
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Original SoupMan, The Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese 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 Planet Grilled Cheese

Planet Grilled Cheese is an innovative and unique grilled cheese concept. We offer a low-cost and scalable franchise that features gourmet grilled cheese and various delicious treats.

Our concept was built to respond to the main challenges in the food industry: quality, simplicity and excellent service. Thanks to our unique concept we combine these three keys to success.

Because of our experience in multiple domains, we are able to provide our franchisees with a complete turnkey business, full assistance and guidance to help you succeed in this new venture.
 
Veteran Incentives    15% off franchise fee