Slapfish vs Lobster Joint Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Slapfish Franchise
Lobster Joint Franchise
Investment $447,600 - $757,650$695,600 - $996,400
Franchise Fee $30,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%0.5%
Year Founded 20122011
Year Franchised 20132015
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Slapfish Franchise
Lobster Joint Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Slapfish Franchise
Lobster Joint Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/Yes
Receivables -/--/Yes
Payroll -/--/Yes

Training & Support
 
Slapfish Franchise
Lobster Joint Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 2 weeks Classroom Training: 1 week-
Support Purchasing Co-ops Grand Opening Field Operations -
Marketing Co-op Advertising -
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Slapfish Franchise
Lobster Joint Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Slapfish

Slapfish Model #1 - Slapfish "X"

  • 400 - 1,200 square feet
  • Ideal for airports, small locations, kiosks and food courts
  • No bussers or food runners
  • Express consolidated menu with quick ticket time
  • Built to handle mass volume with low labor
  • Examples: Lost Angeles LAX Airport - open, Baltimore BWI Airport - opening soon, Slapfish Laguna Beach - open

Slapfish Model #2 - Fast Casual

  • 1,200 - 2,000 square feet
  • Order at the counter, take a number, and food served tableside
  • Beer and wine available
  • Bussers and foodrunners

Slapfish Model #3 - Just Lobster Rolls

  • "Roll in the Wall"
  • Small Space - 400 - 600 square feet
  • Airports, kiosks and strip malls
  • The only thing on the menu - our famous lobster rolls
  • Cape Code potato chips and artisan bottled sodas at counter
  • Simple labor - it just takes two!

About Lobster Joint

Lobster Joint serves up only the best classic New England comfort food and more.
We're looking for entrepreneurs who wish to be owners of a proven franchise model.