Taste of Philly vs Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Taste of Philly Franchise
Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise
Investment $203,500 - $418,000$350,000 - $450,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded -2008
Year Franchised -2008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Taste of Philly Franchise
Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise
Experience --

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

Training & Support
 
Taste of Philly 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
 
Taste of Philly Franchise
Smoke's Poutinerie Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Taste of Philly

One item that has made Philadelphia famous and has been enjoyed by its natives is the hoagie. It reflects the strong presence of Italian heritage that began primarily in South Philadelphia, around the original colonial settlements. Some will dispute its origin, but no one can dispute its popularity there and in the surrounding region. Legend has it that the name involves Philadelphia’s Hog Island and originated during World War I. Italian shipyard workers combined meats and cheeses on long rolls and named them after the island. Others contend that the sandwich size was enough to fill a hog. While the legend, either this or others, may not be real, the strong ties to the community are undeniable.
Each of our restaurants is individually owned and operated. We are always looking to open new restaurants and expand. A dozen high-volume stores currently stretch from Denver to Colorado Springs, and Taste of Philly is now looking beyond Colorado. We have a good market in Denver, and we are going to take a more rapid approach to expanding.

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