Comments on: BRUEGGER’S BAGELS http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/26/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/ The Search for the Best in Franchising Fri, 19 Mar 2010 02:05:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: eloi garnman http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/26/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/comment-page-1/#comment-83410 eloi garnman Mon, 24 Aug 2009 02:32:31 +0000 http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/30/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/#comment-83410 The Plano store mentioned by a Mr. Johnson in a previous post has apparently closed. Is he still happy? The Plano store mentioned by a Mr. Johnson in a previous post has apparently closed. Is he still happy?

]]> By: christian cormier http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/26/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/comment-page-1/#comment-72769 christian cormier Mon, 04 May 2009 15:43:17 +0000 http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/30/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/#comment-72769 dudes i just like his freaking coffee and deli-made sandwiches and GO SCOTT LAYER!! dudes i just like his freaking coffee and deli-made sandwiches and GO SCOTT LAYER!!

]]> By: Scott Layer http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/26/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/comment-page-1/#comment-69452 Scott Layer Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:39:10 +0000 http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/30/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/#comment-69452 Mr. Johnsons post is inappropriate. The BRUEGGER’S BAGEL’S interview above discusses issues of transparency. BRUEGGER’S BAGEL’S want each franchisee candidate to have a very good idea of what it is like to be a franchisee. This is smart business, it shows that BRUEGGER’S BAGEL’S is open to observation before a purchase. Pirtek on the other hand offers little or no transparency. Mr. Johnson fails to mention the numerous closed Pirtek locations, he fails to mention his low profits, low sales growth, but he does say its been a struggle. Mr. Johnson fails to mention that there is maybe one company owned Pirtek location, while Bruegger’s notes 177 company owned stores. Pirtek franchises cost just as much as Bruegger’s, yet Pirtek has only 38 locations and 90% are owned by ONE franchisee. Pirtek has been franchising for many years with poor results, plagued by numerous Terminations, closures, and Bankruptcies. Mr. Johnson fails to mention the 24/7/365 nature of emergency mobile hose repair, the late night calls, and high employee turn over. There is a reason 90% of Pirtek locations are single unit operations while Bruegger’s has 97 bakeries owned by 18 franchisees. A good business model allows for a franchisee to grow and buy more locations, this can only be done with healthy cash flow and profits and a system that allows for off- site owner management. Pirtek offers little more than buying yourself a job, an expensive, high risk, low paying job. Bruegger’s on the otherhand seems to be a much better place to be a franchisee. Have a great day! Scott Layer Mr. Johnsons post is inappropriate. The BRUEGGER’S BAGEL’S interview above discusses issues of transparency. BRUEGGER’S BAGEL’S want each franchisee candidate to have a very good idea of what it is like to be a franchisee. This is smart business, it shows that BRUEGGER’S BAGEL’S is open to observation before a purchase.
Pirtek on the other hand offers little or no transparency. Mr. Johnson fails to mention the numerous closed Pirtek locations, he fails to mention his low profits, low sales growth, but he does say its been a struggle. Mr. Johnson fails to mention that there is maybe one company owned Pirtek location, while Bruegger’s notes 177 company owned stores.
Pirtek franchises cost just as much as Bruegger’s, yet Pirtek has only 38 locations and 90% are owned by ONE franchisee. Pirtek has been franchising for many years with poor results, plagued by numerous Terminations, closures, and Bankruptcies. Mr. Johnson fails to mention the 24/7/365 nature of emergency mobile hose repair, the late night calls, and high employee turn over. There is a reason 90% of Pirtek locations are single unit operations while Bruegger’s has 97 bakeries owned by 18 franchisees. A good business model allows for a franchisee to grow and buy more locations, this can only be done with healthy cash flow and profits and a system that allows for off- site owner management.
Pirtek offers little more than buying yourself a job, an expensive, high risk, low paying job. Bruegger’s on the otherhand seems to be a much better place to be a franchisee. Have a great day! Scott Layer

]]> By: David Johnson, Owner Pirtek Plano http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/26/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/comment-page-1/#comment-67720 David Johnson, Owner Pirtek Plano Mon, 15 Dec 2008 21:18:36 +0000 http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/30/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/#comment-67720 I am very happy to be a Pirtek Franchise owner in Plano, TX for the last 3 years. I have struggled a little bit in this economy, like everyone else, but I am proud to report that my business has increased significantly over the last 12 months while I have watched several businesses close. Pirtek has over 300 Centers in operation around the world and is number 1 in the world and number 1 in the U.S. in mobile hose replacement. The bottom line is that Scott failed and I believe he wants everyone else to fail just like he did. The Pirtek System is not for everyone. It requires hard work and diligence, just like any business. However, if you follow the Pirtek System and grow your business like 300 other franchisees around the world have, the rewards can be very big! That's why 6 of the Pirtek owners in the United States own more than 1 Center and some have signed on for a third Center. I am glad to be a Pirtek Center owner and have already signed on for another one too! -David Johnson, Owner Pirtek Plano I am very happy to be a Pirtek Franchise owner in Plano, TX for the last 3 years. I have struggled a little bit in this economy, like everyone else, but I am proud to report that my business has increased significantly over the last 12 months while I have watched several businesses close. Pirtek has over 300 Centers in operation around the world and is number 1 in the world and number 1 in the U.S. in mobile hose replacement.

The bottom line is that Scott failed and I believe he wants everyone else to fail just like he did.

The Pirtek System is not for everyone. It requires hard work and diligence, just like any business. However, if you follow the Pirtek System and grow your business like 300 other franchisees around the world have, the rewards can be very big! That’s why 6 of the Pirtek owners in the United States own more than 1 Center and some have signed on for a third Center. I am glad to be a Pirtek Center owner and have already signed on for another one too! -David Johnson, Owner Pirtek Plano

]]> By: Scott Layer http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/26/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/comment-page-1/#comment-59604 Scott Layer Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:19:24 +0000 http://www.franbest.com/2008/04/30/brueggers-bagels-chris-cheek/#comment-59604 I think this article is very good. I think the interview is very telling, "18 franchisees who own 97 bakeries" . This shows that Bruegger’s bakeries partners with committed, experienced savy franchisee/owners that know this business, and I would suspect have the capital to weather business swings. I am sure this business is competitive, but it seems very smart and very efficient to have 18 highly motivated franchisees work together and grow Bruegger’s bakeries. Many franchisors have a difficult time growing because they have to refranchise or constantly get new blood and cash to act like they are growing. Pirtek has only a few franchisees with multiple locations, franchisors like Pirtek grow very slowly, and face litigation issues, and are constantly scratching for new franchisees. Bruegger’s bakeries concentrates on growth from within and wins, while other less focused systems use a shot gun approach to grow, creating only a few winners, and lots of losers. I think Bruegger’s bakeries has a great approach in regards to franchisee retention and overall growth. I think this article is very good. I think the interview is very telling, “18 franchisees who own 97 bakeries” . This shows that Bruegger’s bakeries partners with committed, experienced savy franchisee/owners that know this business, and I would suspect have the capital to weather business swings. I am sure this business is competitive, but it seems very smart and very efficient to have 18 highly motivated franchisees work together and grow Bruegger’s bakeries. Many franchisors have a difficult time growing because they have to refranchise or constantly get new blood and cash to act like they are growing. Pirtek has only a few franchisees with multiple locations, franchisors like Pirtek grow very slowly, and face litigation issues, and are constantly scratching for new franchisees. Bruegger’s bakeries concentrates on growth from within and wins, while other less focused systems use a shot gun approach to grow, creating only a few winners, and lots of losers. I think Bruegger’s bakeries has a great approach in regards to franchisee retention and overall growth.

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