Energy Kitchen vs Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Energy Kitchen vs Planet Grilled Cheese including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Energy Kitchen Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
Investment $750,000 - $1,000,000$200,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19992016
Year Franchised 20062017
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Energy Kitchen Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Energy Kitchen Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Energy Kitchen Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
Training * Available at headquarters: 6 weeks-
Support --
Marketing --
Operations * 33% of all franchisees own more than one unit

* Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 10

* Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Energy Kitchen Franchise
Planet Grilled Cheese Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Energy Kitchen

We are dedicated to bringing you great tasting food that's good for you! We use only the highest quality ingredients for meals that are nutritionally-balanced, low fat & packed with protein. Everything is cooked to order, never in advance. Energy Kitchen is a health/body conscious dining venue serving up tasty, low-fat, low carb dishes. The cornerstone of Energy Kitchen™ is its ability to provide the healthiest sandwiches, platters, salads and smoothies in a creative, tasty presentation. Some of our creative innovations include the Turkey Joe Wrap, Bison Cheese steak and BBQ chicken quesadilla. To compliment these meals, we also have a full line of designer smoothies known as the Liquid Lab, which includes the Lean Body Creamsicle and the Protein power punch. All dishes are made to order and are prepared only by grilling, baking, or steaming; the menu excludes beef and focuses on the more healthy substitutes of chicken, turkey, bison and ostrich. The Energy Kitchen provides high energy foods for people on the go - serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

About Planet Grilled Cheese

Planet Grilled Cheese is an innovative and unique grilled cheese concept. We offer a low-cost and scalable franchise that features gourmet grilled cheese and various delicious treats.

Our concept was built to respond to the main challenges in the food industry: quality, simplicity and excellent service. Thanks to our unique concept we combine these three keys to success.

Because of our experience in multiple domains, we are able to provide our franchisees with a complete turnkey business, full assistance and guidance to help you succeed in this new venture.
 
Veteran Incentives    15% off franchise fee