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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Young Chefs Academy vs smART Explorers including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $120,300 - $196,900 | $27,500 |
Franchise Fee | $39,900 | $19,500 |
Royalty Fee | $395/month | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 2004 | 2006 |
Year Franchised | 2005 | 2007 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | *Franchisees must live in the market they wish to operate. *You must have a minimum of $72,000.00. *We carefully consider your personal experience and people skills. *You must understand the unique attributes of operating a business within a franchise system. *You need to be able to execute a franchise agreement within 3 months from the initial request for consideration to begin the qualification process. | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | No/No |
Equipment | No/No | No/No |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | Hands on initial training supports our operations manual so that each new franchisee represents our brand to the standard of quality associated with Young Chefs Academy. All new Young Chef Academy Franchise Owners receive on-site training followed by continual training throughout the franchise relationship. Our initial training program is designed to prepare you to furnish you with the right tools to make your dream a reality and allow you to begin your business immediately after you successfully complete your training. | - |
Support | Through our wide-range of expertise, there is always someone to turn to for answers. | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | * Franchise can be run from home * Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
NO LONGER FRANCHISING