Jo to Go vs Dixie Cream Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jo to Go Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
Investment $82,500 - $786,000$196,000 - $413,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19981929
Year Franchised 20010
Term Of Agreement 15 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 15 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Jo to Go Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• Dixie Cream actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business management.

    Financing Options
     
    Jo to Go Franchise
    Dixie Cream Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Jo to Go Franchise
    Dixie Cream Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingBeautiful Brands will have available for the franchisees a complete Grand Opening and on going Local Store Marketing program.
    Operations 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7

    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
     
    Jo to Go Franchise
    Dixie Cream Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Jo to Go

    It's the People That Make the Support Superior - The people at the Jo To Go Coffee - Franchise Support Center offices are all committed to supporting and growing our franchise system. They are dedicated and willing people that were found using the same hiring system we share with our franchisee partners.Jo To Go Coffee offers robust support from a collection of bright and talented professionals across marketing & advertising, real estate, graphic design, accounting, operations, training and franchise sales. Getting answers and assistance, even from the officers of the company, is only a phone call, email or a visit away. We look forward to meeting and serving you!

    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.