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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Sweet Peppers Deli vs The Carving Board including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
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| Investment | $721,500 - $937,500 | $314,500 - $621,500 | 
| Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $35,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 5% | - | 
| Advertising Fee | 2% local +1%Nat'l | - | 
| Year Founded | 1997 | 2012 | 
| Year Franchised | 2003 | 2016 | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | - | A great franchise candidate for The Carving Board is not necessarily just someone who has food experience, although that could be a plus. The company is looking for people who are driven, willing to commit to the brand and want to be part of something bigger. Franchisees need the necessary capital to open a location, the willingness to learn and the ability to follow a proven system. | 
Financing Options | 
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
| Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- | 
| Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- | 
| Equipment | -/- | -/- | 
| Inventory | -/- | -/- | 
| Receivables | -/- | -/- | 
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Training & Support | 
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| Training | - | - | 
| Support | - | - | 
| Marketing | - | - | 
| Operations | - | - | 
Expansion Plans | 
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| US Expansion | - | Yes | 
| Canada Expansion | - | - | 
| International Expansion | - | - |