Pretzel Time vs Fire and Rice Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Fire and Rice Franchise
Investment $145,000 - $254,000$76,860 - $131,850
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee 1-3%-
Year Founded 19912011
Year Franchised 19922011
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Term Of Agreement 7 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Fire and Rice Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Fire and Rice 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
Fire and Rice Franchise
Training --
Support -We are there for our franchisees every step of the way. Support will be provided to Fire & Rice franchisees through onsite support, phone support, and virtual support. We help you get running and ensure your success through ample reinforcement.
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Pretzel Time Franchise
Fire and Rice Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
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 Fire and Rice


Fire & Rice is a fun alternative to your typical catered affair featuring delicious, freshly cooked paella. Offering a fun and interactive event by providing customers a complete dinner and a show experience, paella is prepared right in front of guests and they are invited to get involved, ask questions and interact with other guests. We truly bring the party to every event!