Cookie Factory Bakery vs THE bagel BAR Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cookie Factory Bakery vs THE bagel BAR including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cookie Factory Bakery Franchise
THE bagel BAR Franchise
Investment $98,000 - $237,500$240,000 - $320,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$32,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19702002
Year Franchised 19912002
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee 1/4 of then-current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cookie Factory Bakery Franchise
THE bagel BAR Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Cookie Factory Bakery Franchise
THE bagel BAR Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/No-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/No-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Cookie Factory Bakery Franchise
THE bagel BAR Franchise
Training --
Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Cookie Factory Bakery Franchise
THE bagel BAR Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Cookie Factory Bakery

NO LONGER FRANCHISING

About THE bagel BAR

The Bagel Bar franchise is a wholly owned Irish company which operates company owned and franchised stores. To ensure the highest quality product, The Bagel Bar operates an import and distribution company to supply authentic kosher bagels from the foremost bagel producer in England and have subsequently secured exclusive rights to supply the Irish market. We are now one of the largest importers and distributors of bagels in Ireland and currently supply 40% of the coffee houses/cafe's and many hotels around the Dublin area.
The Bagel Bar has the largest selection / range of flavoured bagels in the Republic of Ireland (24 flavours in total). The basic concept of The Bagel Bar is to offer a more sophisticated coffee/sandwich alternative, where people can enjoy excellent quality food in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our customer service and have built a reputation as an eatery that offers a varied menu with excellent standards. Lately our work in developing the business has been recognized by The Irish Franchise Association, winning "Franchise Person of the Year" (Ray Cowzer) in 2004 followed by "Best Emerging Franchise" in 2005.

Our International development and growth includes Master Franchise Brand Partners in the following countries and/or regions;

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Azerbaijan
  • Ireland

We are currently in negotiation to further expand the brand in the following countries and/or regions;

  • Egypt
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Iraq
  • Iran
  • Jordan
  • Oman
  • Yemen
  • Peru
  • Bolivia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Armenia
  • India
  • Germany
  • Switzerland
  • Austria
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
  • USA (Orange County, Dallas �" Texas)
  • Australia
  • Mauritius

We continue to grow and evolve the brand incorporating our signature range of products and some local and cultural recipes in our new and additional products. Our global commitment is to work with and invest in brand partners of the highest quality and caliber, which will enable the brand to continue and maintain our high levels of quality products and customer service.