Pretzel Time vs Oilerie USA Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Pretzel Time vs Oilerie USA including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Oilerie USA Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $254,000$141,486 - $223,947
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000 - $37,500
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee 1-3%-
Year Founded 19912003
Year Franchised 19922007
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Oilerie USA Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Oilerie USA 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/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Oilerie USA Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Oilerie USA Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Pretzel Time

Pretzel Time introduced their famous soft pretzel in 1991 and have grown to become leaders in the soft pretzel category, specializing in offering steaming hot, fresh-baked, fresh twisted pretzels, pretzel dogs, freshly squeezed lemonade, and cold beverages all over the world. Pretzel Time operates over 190 stores located in 30 states and five international locations. NexCen added Pretzel Time to its QSR segment in August 2007. With the brand's commitment to fresh quality products and innovative new menu items, NexCen's marketing and branding experts will build the pretzel business beyond "just the pretzel concept in the mall," into a unified brand with strong positioning, a product innovation focus and a compelling look and feel. NexCen plans to elevate the pretzel business in consumers' minds in both the domestic and international marketplace. For more information, please visit www.pretzeltime.com

About Oilerie USA

Oilerie is America's Largest Single Store Retailer of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and aged Balsamic Vinegars. Featuring over 25 varieties of olive oil and balsamic vinegars, customers select their purchase after tasting from our exclusive selection. We travel to Italy to personally meet with our producers hand selecting the oils and vinegars that we sell in our stores. In addition, Oilerie features premium products ranging from snacks and sauces to pastas and health and beauty items. Oilerie, Changing The Way America Buys Olive Oil. Join our growing family by starting an Oilerie franchise near you. Start making our story your story.