Dagwood's Sandwich Shop vs Murphy's Deli Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dagwood's Sandwich Shop vs Murphy's Deli including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Murphy's Deli Franchise
Investment $200,000 - $250,000$175,200 - $827,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20061993
Year Franchised 20061996
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Murphy's Deli Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Murphy's Deli Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Murphy's Deli Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Dagwood's Sandwich Shop Franchise
Murphy's Deli Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Dagwood's Sandwich Shop

Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes LLC, a privately owned restaurant franchise company headquartered in Clearwater, Fla. and New Orleans, is the brainchild of "Blondie" comic strip creator Dean Young and longtime restaurant franchise executive and author Lamar Berry. Organized in 2006, it sells exclusive market partner territories representing 40 - 75 individual restaurant franchise units. Dagwood's Sandwich Shoppes have the fun, entertaining and universal appeal of the comic strip and, like the strip, they will offer guests the opportunity to suspend disbelief and step into a fun, wholesome, comic strip world. Dagwood's will feature more than 30 delicious sandwiches on the menu including Dagwood's Signature Sandwiches - plus soups and salads - made from the world's tastiest meats, unique breads and distinctive condiments.

About Murphy's Deli

The Murphy's Deli concept utilizes three core principles for continuous profitability and customer satisfaction. First, our menu choices make each meal an adventure. We offer colossal, two-handed sandwiches along with guiltless, low-carb, low-fat options. For instance, our menu varies from muffalettas, deli classics, delicious salads and desserts to gourmet coffee and fresh juices. Second, we use a wide selection of breads, hand-sliced meats and cheeses to create any of our twenty three incredible sandwiches. Our ingenious combination of fresh, unique ingredients and condiments consistently causes our customers to remember yesterday's lunch with a smile when today's lunch break rolls around. Third, we make each Murphy's Deli the ideal place for patrons to eat with friends or associates. Our goal is to create a fun, colorful, and warm atmosphere in order to enliven the day as well as relax the mind. We have designed each interior layout to function efficiently and successfully in many different types of environments while also reflecting an atmosphere of high standards.
Come join the Murphy's Deli team of food service professionals! We welcome motivated partners to share our success in franchising delicatessen restaurants in the most vibrant cities of North America. Our remarkable growth stems from each of the following factors: the dedication of our corporate staff and franchise owners, our exceptional menu, distinctive atmosphere, effective marketing, and thorough training and preparation of new franchisees.