T.J. Cinnamons vs Dixie Cream Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of T.J. Cinnamons vs Dixie Cream including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
Investment $22,100 - $39,200$196,000 - $413,000
Franchise Fee $5,000$25,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19851929
Year Franchised 19850
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee Then-current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• Dixie Cream actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business management.

    Financing Options
     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    Dixie Cream Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    Dixie Cream Franchise
    Training Training program provided through manual-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicksBeautiful Brands will have available for the franchisees a complete Grand Opening and on going Local Store Marketing program.
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management.

    Expansion Plans
     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    Dixie Cream Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About T.J. Cinnamons

    When Ted and Joyce Rice first started selling cinnamon rolls at state fairs and rodeos, they were just looking to make some extra money and add to their retirement fund. Yet the demand for their sticky product was so great they were forced to turn their parttime venture into a fulltime T.J. Cinnamons bakery in Kansas City. The company began franchising and grew to nearly 250 locations in the late 1980s. But by the mid-'90s a declining economy, lower traffic, and inexperienced operators left only 47 bakeries operating. Arby's parent company acquired the business in 1996 and has since revived the bakery concept to be an add-on business that can be combined with any existing restaurant.

    About Dixie Cream

    Bite for bite, more delite.
    With more than 80 years of donut-making to our name, Dixie Cream knows how to make donuts that defy comparison. Notice that our donuts are a little taller than others. Notice, too, the golden band around the middle of a Dixie Cream. That's our promise of light and creamy melt-in-your-mouth goodness that just gets better by the bite.
    As a Dixie Cream franchisee you will receive support in these specific areas: * Facility planning on site location and architectural design * Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements * Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation * Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers * Kitchen/ Back of the House Workflow design * Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team * Ongoing updates for increasing profitability * Products with high industry demand * Efficiency in all systems * Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services * Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems.