Smitty's Restaurants vs The Cheesecake Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Smitty's Restaurants Franchise
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Investment $400,000 - $600,000N/A
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
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Company Overviews

About Smitty's Restaurants

Today, Smitty's Restaurants is Canada's largest family restaurant chain. Our award-winning menu will introduce you to our diverse menu items, from Smitty's famous buttermilk pancakes and waffles to omelettes, salads, sandwiches, steaks and pastas. Smitty's menu continues to offer an outstanding variety for everyone.              Most Smitty's are fully licensed and many have separate lounges.

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#101 in Canada's Top franchises.

About The Cheesecake Cafe

As one of Canada's most successful restaurant concepts, limited number of opportunities are now being offered to qualified individuals to become franchisers.The Cheesecake Cafe is a leader in the casual restaurant business. Lunch, brunch, dinner, drinks . . . the cafe meets the expectations of our guests and in return we are rewarded with exceptionally high sales volumes (one of the highest in the country!) Our success can be your success! Your future may be located in one of the markets we have targeted in Canada. Perhaps you presently own, or know of an existing restaurant that could be converted to a The Cheesecake Cafe. As a new franchisee, you will receive training at one of our cafes to teach you The Cheesecake Cafe system. If you already have restaurant management experience, you will appreciate the management system we employ to ensure success.