Sandella's vs UFood Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Sandella's Franchise
UFood Franchise
Investment $147,400 - $225,250$415,500 - $598,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19940
Year Franchised 20072014
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Sandella's Franchise
UFood Franchise
Experience -· Minimum liquid assets: $200,000 · Minimum net worth: $350,000

Financing Options
 
Sandella's Franchise
UFood Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Sandella's Franchise
UFood Franchise
Training -UFood Grill offers all of our franchisees a comprehensive 5-week training program at the UFood Grill University. This program includes a mix of classroom, test kitchen, and live, hands-on store training for 3 people in your organization, one of whom must be your store manager. Our field training team will assist in the opening of each store.
Support -Ongoing support
Marketing -UFood Grill offers its franchisees a number of turnkey opening and ongoing marketing programs that will bring customers in the door. In addition, UFood Grill provides materials and promotions that are available through our graphics standards manual and marketing promotions manual available online as well as in hard copy. UFood Grill also has a state-of-the-art loyalty program for franchisees to understand customer behavior and create tailored marketing programs. UFood Grill will also help franchisees track purchasing and analyze customer shopping data.
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Expansion Plans
 
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UFood Franchise
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Company Overviews

About Sandella's

* Our Basics: Low Cost of Entry, Great Products, Great Looking Stores and Simple Systems * Proven concept in 125+ locations! * No grills, fryers, hoods or venting - overall ease of operations! * Easy food prep - no cooking from scratch * All items prepared in 4 steps or less: Bread - sauce - protein - toppings * Healthy menu items - today's consumers seek healthy options! * Efficient purchasing and labor systems * Proprietary, quality product and flatbread * Simple Construction / Build Out

Sandella's Flatbread Cafe is expanding quickly across the United States, operating over 125 Sandella's Flatbread units across the country. We are experiencing rapid growth via multi-unit franchising and area development, with over 350 new units in development across the United States and in the United Arab Emirates. As we enjoy our growth, we are seeking additional development agents and multi-unit franchisees with a passion for success to join our team.

About UFood

With a sleek inviting design and setting, that serves fresh and delicious food fast, UFood Grill is meeting the current and increasing demand from its customers. With all menu items that are fresh, baked and never fried, as well as under 700 calories, UFood Grill is leading the rapidly growing fast casual segment of franchising. UFood Grill offers a customizable menu with Better-For-U food that can meet all dietary needs/restrictions.
At UFood Grill, we are with you every step of the way:

· Site selection

· Submittal of LOI/Lease draft

· Store design

· Construction

· Training

· Grand Opening Support

· Ongoing operational support

· Ongoing marketing support