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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Saladarity vs The Carving Board including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees | 
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| Investment | $355,875 - $469,275 | $314,500 - $621,500 | 
| Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $35,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | - | - | 
| Advertising Fee | - | - | 
| Year Founded | 2003 | 2012 | 
| Year Franchised | 2012 | 2016 | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | - | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | - | A great franchise candidate for The Carving Board is not necessarily just someone who has food experience, although that could be a plus. The company is looking for people who are driven, willing to commit to the brand and want to be part of something bigger. Franchisees need the necessary capital to open a location, the willingness to learn and the ability to follow a proven system. | 
Financing Options | 
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
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| Equipment | -/- | -/- | 
| Inventory | -/- | -/- | 
| Receivables | -/- | -/- | 
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Training & Support | 
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| Training | - | - | 
| Support | - | - | 
| Marketing | - | - | 
| Operations | - | - | 
Expansion Plans | 
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| US Expansion | Yes | Yes | 
| Canada Expansion | - | - | 
| International Expansion | - | - | 
Green Fine Salad Co., a Denver-based company opened its third 
local location in April, 2014 at 707 Seventeenth Street -- but this outpost 
will have another name: Saladarity. This new prototype is trademarked. "Green 
Fine Salad is a name we couldn't protect, so we came up with Saladarity,
 which we have trademarked," says founder Gerry Weber.