Capriotti's vs Freshii Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Capriotti's Franchise
Freshii Franchise
Investment $380,000 - $660,413$179,000 - $483,000
Franchise Fee $30,000 - $40,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%-7%6%
Advertising Fee 3%2%
Year Founded 19762005
Year Franchised 19872008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Capriotti's Franchise
Freshii Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Capriotti's Franchise
Freshii Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Capriotti's Franchise
Freshii Franchise
Training Within two months prior to your opening, you will complete the 3 level Capriotti's University training program including on-line training, three weeks of in-store training and one week of classroom offered at our corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada. Your visit will give you the full flavor of the Capriotti's experience. On-The-Job Training: 270 hours Classroom Training: 49 hours -
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform -
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app -
Operations -* Efficient operations systems. * Sophisticated POS systems to manage our business, track key financial and demographic metrics and maximize profits. * Operations, Branding, and Finance Leaders who bring unique and high level skills to the Freshii Management Team. * Unique Service techniques and packaging materials to minimize environmental impact. * Established purchasing power and contacts with National and Local food vendors.

Expansion Plans
 
Capriotti's Franchise
Freshii Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Capriotti's

No doubt you've already experienced our amazing high-quality sandwiches and friendly customer service. If you're at all like most of our franchise owners, you instantly fell in love with the incredible food and smiling faces. You thought, "Wow! A Capriotti's franchise would be an incredible opportunity!" That it is! There is no better time than NOW to start exploring that opportunity. It is no secret that Capriotti's is different than the competition: Our food is FRESH and of the BEST quality! Our turkey and roast beef are homemade. That's what makes them taste so good! We have a UNIQUE menu with specialty subs that keep customers coming back! We consider our franchise owners to be family and provide ongoing support to make your business successful.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Capriotti's restaurant ranges from $380,000 to $660,413. This includes $61,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
If you want development rights, you must pay us a development fee equal to $30,000 (the initial franchise fee for the first Restaurant), plus the $6,000 Development Services Fee for the first Restaurant, plus a deposit of 33% of the initial franchise fee (which is $30,000) for each additional Restaurant you commit to develop. The total investment necessary to begin operation if you acquire development rights (with a minimum required commitment of 3 Capriotti's restaurants) is $390,000 to $670,413. This includes $71,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee


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About Freshii

Eat. Energize. That’s the Freshii mantra. Freshii is a health casual restaurant concept that serves fresh food designed to energize people on the go. The brand mission is to help citizens of the world live better by making healthy food convenient and affordable. With a diverse and completely customizable menu of salads, wraps, bowls, burritos, soup, fresh pressed juices, smoothies, frozen yogurt, served in a modern and eco-friendly environment, Freshii caters to every dietary need, preference and type of taste buds. Freshii operates hundreds of locations in cities and countries around the world. Freshii restaurants can be found in all types of locations from cosmopolitan cities, malls, college campuses, suburb neighborhoods, fitness clubs, airports and small towns.
Freshii was awarded 2013's Top Franchise of the Year in Canada and is continuing to attract high quality franchise partners, worldwide. For years, restaurants have tried to figure out ways to sell customers more than just a meal. When executed properly, the retail business provides significant economic benefits to a restaurant including raising the value of a customer's visit, optimizing labor usage, smoothing peak sales times, and allocating rent across multiple businesses. Freshii is extending the restaurant-retail concept and creating the archetype for maximizing sales in the restaurant industry. We call it NUTRITION TO GO
 With our system you receive:
* Use of brand name, trademarks, recipes, operational systems and methods, and decor
* Facility planning on site location and architectural design
* Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements
* Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation
* Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers
* Kitchen/Back of the House Workflow design
* Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team
* Ongoing updates for increasing profitability
* Products with high industry demand
* Efficiency in all systems
* Favorable contracts with suppliers of goods and services

* Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems

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#36 in Canada's Top franchises.