Protocol vs The Microwave Program Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Protocol vs The Microwave Program including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Protocol Franchise
The Microwave Program Franchise
Investment $10,200 - $22,000$191 - And Up
Franchise Fee $500N/A
Royalty Fee 0-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1987-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Term Of Agreement 2 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Protocol Franchise
The Microwave Program Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Protocol Franchise
The Microwave Program Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support

 
Protocol Franchise
The Microwave Program Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Protocol Franchise
The Microwave Program Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Protocol

 Protocol LLC is a leading international supplier of over-the-counter medications and other personal products … via wall-mounted vending dispensers.Plus, our turnkey Convenience Center programs provide everything you want. At NO COST TO YOU we install, administer, restock and service the dispensers - and share the revenue with you (purchase option available - you keep 100 percent of the revenue). With Protocol, you receive:

 Wide variety of name-brand and generic products
Professional and discrete dispensing cabinet appearance
Heavy-duty construction for reliable performance
Accountability of the revenue
Experienced control and management support team



About The Microwave Program

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

Don't Have Room For A Full Deli? Try Our............. Microwave Program When the customer purchases the commercial style microwave, Item# 954552 for $191.02, he will get the following products worth $177.00 at cost. This equates to $275.00 at retail with a 36% markup. Pride Of Iowa 1 - #417300 Cheeseburger PP $1.00 1 - #417304 Ham & Cheese PP $1.00 1 - #417308 Junior Sub PP $1.00 1 - #417310 Chicken Cheese PP $1.00 1 - #417318 Twin Chili Dog PP $1.79 Dandee Foods 1 - #417370 Meat Trio Butcher Wrap Sandwich 1 - #417353 Sausage, Egg, Cheese Toasted 1 - #417345 Microwave Hot Dog Hot Pockets 1 - #415635 Pizza Pocket 1 - #415630 Ham & Cheese 1 - #415635 Pepperoni Pizza 1 - #415638 Philly Steak Golden Valley Popcorn 1 - #109143 Act II Butter Popcorn 1 - # 98102 Act II Counter Rack Note: There are no substitutions. The customer must receive all of the products listed for program to be activated.