Frutation vs Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Frutation vs Smoke's Poutinerie including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Frutation Franchise
Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise
Investment $119,450 - $253,145$350,000 - $450,000
Franchise Fee N/A$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 2%2%
Year Founded 20062008
Year Franchised 20062008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Frutation Franchise
Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Frutation Franchise
Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Frutation Franchise
Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 2 weeks
Support -Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising
Operations -Number of Employees Required to Run: 10 - 15

Expansion Plans
 
Frutation Franchise
Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Frutation

Frutation is the place where a splash of fruity flavor meets common sense. When the finest fruit in the world meets your taste buds and all your expectations. When you can go for something smart, on the go.
The Frutation menu includes a variety of choices that are made fresh, often right in front of the customer, such as the Fruithy™ (fruit smoothies), fresh fruit juices, fruit salads, Frusala™ (spiced fruit salads), fruit sundaes and a variety of dipped fruit. All products are made from fresh fruit, gourmet chocolate and other all-natural ingredients. Frutation is brought to you by Edible Arrangements, which means our fruit is the finest available. You can even order a fresh fruit bouquet and have it delivered right to your door. Now that's refreshing.

About Smoke's Poutinerie

100 Canadian locations Coast to Coast in just 6 years! Join the Smoke's Poutinerie team and be a part of the World's Largest & Original Poutinerie a cool, unique Brand focusing exclusively on Poutine. Our exclusive menu plays a very significant role with its Signature Gravy, Fresh Hand-Cut Fries, Squeaky Cheese Curds and an unlimited combination of toppings. The Smoke's Poutinerie goal is to bring this Iconic Canadian dish to the rest of the World in our own original and unique way!
 The Smoke's Poutinerie Brand has been expanding exponentially since our debut on the Franchise scene in 2009. In addition to our continued growth in the Canadian & U.S. Markets, we have been busy building our Sports & Entertainment Division and Non-Traditional Portfolio which includes major league sporting venues and universities and colleges. We are excited to extend the Smoke's Poutinerie Award Winning Concept to other Poutine lovers to launch their own Smoke's Poutinerie. We are simply looking for like-minded individuals who are fun, energetic, social, hard-working, service oriented people that share the same vision and fit the atmosphere of the restaurant that we will be building together. Get on the Gravy Train and help us work towards our ultimate goal, GLOBAL DOMINATION!!!

Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee