Fuzziwig's Candy Factory vs Protocol Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fuzziwig's Candy Factory vs Protocol including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
Protocol Franchise
Investment $184,000 - $363,350$10,200 - $22,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$500
Royalty Fee 6%0
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19961987
Year Franchised 20021996
Term Of Agreement 10 years2 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years2 years
Renewal Fee $100-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
Protocol Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
    Protocol Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
    Protocol Franchise
    Training

    Prior to your store opening, you'll have the opportunity to train at an actual Fuzziwig's Candy Factory store where you'll learn first-hand what it takes to run the business. You'll also benefit from classroom-style training led by our team of experienced business professionals. The training continues long after your doors open. Your Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Field Consultant will be in regular contact with you and you'll be able to network with corporate staff as well as other franchisees. Additional support is also provided through our Franchisee Center, periodic field training, seminars, and regional and national meetings.

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    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing --
    Operations 70% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
    Protocol Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Fuzziwig's Candy Factory

    The first Fuzziwigs Candy Factory store opened in 1995. The earliest stores were in Malls and Outlet Centers and focused on bulk candy, packaged candy and small toys.  Later, stores started to sprout up in downtown "Main Street” type locations and began to incorporate Store Made products and Ice Cream.  Today you will find Fuzziwig’s in Malls, on Main Streets and now in select Scheels All Sports locations.

     
    Thanks to an exploding candy market, Fuzziwig's Candy Factory and Sweets From Heaven are growing in leaps and bounds and we're looking for motivated, enthusiastic people to join our family of independent candy franchises.
    *Wide open market with prime locations
    *Single and multi unit opportunities
    *Two exciting concepts tailored to your local market
    *Recession-resistant industry with over $23 billion annual sales and consistently strong growth
    *Proven track record in franchise development

    About Protocol

     Protocol LLC is a leading international supplier of over-the-counter medications and other personal products … via wall-mounted vending dispensers.Plus, our turnkey Convenience Center programs provide everything you want. At NO COST TO YOU we install, administer, restock and service the dispensers - and share the revenue with you (purchase option available - you keep 100 percent of the revenue). With Protocol, you receive:

     Wide variety of name-brand and generic products
    Professional and discrete dispensing cabinet appearance
    Heavy-duty construction for reliable performance
    Accountability of the revenue
    Experienced control and management support team