Fuzziwig's Candy Factory vs Sweet Factory Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
Sweet Factory Franchise
Investment $184,000 - $363,350$355,500 - $1,500,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -1%-2%
Year Founded 19962003
Year Franchised 20022004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years+5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years+5+5
Renewal Fee $100-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
Sweet Factory Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
    Sweet Factory 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
     
    Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
    Sweet Factory 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
    Sweet Factory Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Sweet Factory

    Sweet Factory is the market leader in the one-price bulk candy industry, one of the fastest growing retail phenomena sweeping the country! We are executing a winning formula that sets the standard for bulk candy retailers. Owning a Sweet Factory franchise can provide you with an exciting and rewarding business opportunity - not to mention a fun place to work. We seek well-qualified candidates who share the same passion as we do. To get you started, we will provide you with market evaluation, site selection, and lease negotiation assistance; store design assistance in accordance with our standards; educating you in our comprehensive training program; support you during your pre-opening setup and store grand opening; and provide you with a copy of our confidential Franchise Operations Manual. Throughout your association as a Sweet Factory franchise owner, you will continue to receive the benefits of operational support and consultation from Corporate Support left staff. In addition, we will provide merchandising, special event, and holiday promotional support throughout the year. Of course there are creative marketing programs to enhance your store performance. Equally as important, our ongoing support, service, and quantity discount programs will enhance your opportunity for success.
    Enjoy the satisfaction of becoming your own boss and part of the Sweet Factory family.