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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of My Friend's Place vs Cheba Hut Toasted Subs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $156,650 - $260,400 | $575,900 - $939,700 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $40,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | 2% |
Year Founded | 1980 | 1998 |
Year Franchised | 1980 | 2002 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | For candidates applying for a single unit agreement, you should have a credit score of 700+, liquid capital of $200,000 or more and a net worth of over $350,000. For candidates applying for multiple units, the requirements in terms of both professional backgrounds, skill sets are determined on a case-by-case basis. Candidates with strong credit are often suitable for SBA or traditional business loans that can cover up to 75% of the overall investment. Cheba Hut has relationships with lendors in the franchise space and will make the appropriate introductions during the Education Process. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | -/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | -/Yes |
Receivables | -/- | -/Yes |
Payroll | -/- | -/Yes |
Training & Support |
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Training | 1. Headquarters 12 Business Days 2. Franchisee Site 12 Business Days | On-The-Job Training: 84 hours Classroom Training: 84 hours |
Support | Field Operation Evaluation Field Training: At Additional Cost Initial Store Opening Inventory Control: At Additional Cost | Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
Marketing | - | Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development |
Operations | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 2 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed | Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20 |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
A quality franchise opportunity for your financial independence and future. Our restaurants cater to the quality-oriented customer interested in a quick, yet light and healthy lunch, specializing in sandwiches, salads, soups and home-made desserts. MY FRIEND'S PLACE is a 'Fresh Food Express!'