Awesome Restaurant Franchise Issue: Coolgreens | The Brass Tap | Jersey Mike's

Awesome Restaurant Franchise: Coolgreens

Number of Locations: 7

Franchise Development Website: www.coolgreensfranchise.com

Cost to Open: $293,732 to $482,600

Headquarters: Oklahoma City

Why the Brand is Awesome: With today’s health-conscious consumer, Coolgreens has capitalized on a growing trend with their made to order salads, bowls, sandwiches, wraps and flatbreads. The majority of the brand’s offerings are 600 calories or less – with more than 60 ingredients to choose from. And these aren’t your typical toppings, some of the more exotic options include mango salsa, pickled red onion, roasted pineapple, toasted coconut and a wide variety of cheeses, seeds and nuts.

Boasting a menu that ties in cuisines from across the world like the Thai Chicken Bowl, Tuscan Chicken Sandwich and Jamie’s Greek Salad, the concept truly offers customers a unique experience. It’s an ideal time to join the growing brand by getting in at the ground level, as Coolgreens looks to grow its seven-unit presence. With a current focus set on finding multi-unit owners in San Antonio, Dallas and Orlando, Coolgreens is looking to bring its healthy, natural and flavorful concept to new markets nationwide.

Awesome Restaurant Franchise: The Brass Tap*

Number of Locations: 46

Franchise Development Website: http://thebrasstapfranchise.com/http://thebrasstapfranchise.com/

Cost to Open: $791,967 to $1,327,475

Headquarters: Tampa, FL

Why the Brand is Awesome: Founded in 2012, The Brass Tap capitalized on a niche in the craft beer segment - offering more than 300 brews on tap at the brand’s 46 nationwide locations and an upscale dining menu to match. The entertainment emporium has become the center of the many communities it serves and the corporate team is constantly looking for innovative ways to continue driving its operators’ success.

As part of these initiatives, The Brass Tap is aiming to cater to their growing customer base by upgrading to a new menu and design and adding a wine bar to better serve guests who favor the grape varietals over porters and stouts. With one of the most competitive costs in the industry, The Brass Tap offers an unmatched opportunity for potential candidates – particularly for multi-unit operators looking to diversify their portfolio with a growing brand.

Awesome Restaurant Franchise: Jersey Mike's

Number of Locations: More than 1500

Franchise Development Website: https://www.jerseymikes.com/franchise

Cost to Open: $193,204 to $660,442

Headquarters: Manasquan, New Jersey

Why the Brand is Awesome: Jersey Mike’s is leading the pack in the overcrowded sandwich segment, reporting a system wide sales increase of 22.2 percent in 2016. The New Jersey-based sub chain ensures that franchisees are a cultural fit before bringing them onboard and it’s paid off with many owners signing multi-unit agreements.

The established brand has been around the block, utilizing its more than 60 years in operation to develop a clear understanding of the consumer mindset. Its fresh ingredients and oven baked bread have made this brand craveable, particularly with crowd pleasers like the Famous Philly and Original Italian. Jersey Mike’s also makes giving back a huge part of its culture. The nationwide system has raised more than $25 million since 2010 through its annual “Day of Giving,” with 100 percent of the proceeds going towards local charities. Great subs for a worthy cause makes Jersey Mike’s a brand we can get behind.