AMATO'S vs Great Canadian Bagel Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of AMATO'S vs Great Canadian Bagel including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
AMATO'S Franchise
Great Canadian Bagel Franchise
Investment $380,000 - $500,000$85,000 - $350,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded -1993
Year Franchised -1994
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements
 
AMATO'S Franchise
Great Canadian Bagel Franchise
Experience Potential franchisees should be motivated, high-energy individuals who demonstrate a love and enthusiasm for the Amato's product and concept.-

Financing Options
 
AMATO'S Franchise
Great Canadian Bagel Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
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Great Canadian Bagel Franchise
Training --
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Expansion Plans
 
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Great Canadian Bagel Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
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Company Overviews

About AMATO'S

In 1972, an Italian immigrant named Dominic Reali bought the Amato’s business after working at the original Portland shop for seven years. Dominic made his mark early, introducing his own blend of ingredients to the classic Real Italian Sandwich. You can say "grazie" to Dominic for the Greek olives, a zestier pickle and a new oil recipe on your sandwich. You can also thank him for turning Amato’s into a growing franchise that can now be enjoyed across state lines!

We’re a sandwich shop that proudly serves up authentic Italian eats -- just the way Giovanni did -- to your neighbors, best friends, co-workers, parents, grandparents, cousin Vinny, and you!

About Great Canadian Bagel

In April, 1993 "The Great Canadian Bagel, Ltd." began operations with an initial store in Metropolitan Toronto. Featuring 24 varieties of fresh baked bagels, 21 flavours of cream cheese spreads and a selection of soups, salads, and made-to-order sandwiches, the store was an immediate success.
At The Great Canadian Bagel all bagels are baked fresh from recipes calling for only the finest natural ingredients with no preservatives. The majority of stores are equipped with an on-premise bakery enabling customers to watch the bagels being made and smell the aroma as they are taken from the oven. This combination of high quality product, attractive store atmosphere and their constant focus on providing the highest level of customer service all work together to set The Great Canadian Bagel a notch above the competition in the fast growing Bagel segment of the Foodservice market.