Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company vs Chocolate Graphics Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company vs Chocolate Graphics including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
Chocolate Graphics Franchise
Investment $178,300 - $250,500$250,000 - $375,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$5,000 - $68,000
Royalty Fee 5%6% of retail sales beginning Year 4
Advertising Fee 1-2%-
Year Founded 19811996
Year Franchised 20021999
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
Chocolate Graphics Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
    Chocolate Graphics 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
     
    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
    Chocolate Graphics Franchise
    Training -All licensees are required to be trained in the Chocolate Graphics International policy and procedures. The level of training depends on the level of licensee in which you invest. Most licensees are required to be trained in the Chocolate Graphics International manufacturing process. It is a Chocolate Graphics International policy that all licensees have adequate training in a production centre. The location of the production centre is mutually agreed to by both parties.
    Support Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
    Chocolate Graphics Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company

    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company is an award-winning chocolatier founded in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to the opening in 1981, our founding chocolatier spent years training with the finest candy makers across the country. His apprenticeship taught him the secrets of handcrafting premium chocolates in small batches. Some of the recipes used today were passed down from candy maker to candy maker dating back to 1904. Our All Natural chocolates are made with the purest and finest ingredients - including Fair Trade Certified Cocoa and Cane Sugar!
     
    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company was founded in 1981 in St. Louis, Missouri. Our vision was simple, use the finest ingredients such as pure chocolate, fresh salted nuts, creamy hand made caramel, and centers prepared in small batches at a time. We then began many year round traditions such as the fresh chocolate covered strawberries by hand dipping them every morning. Our distinct recipe of our rich, creamy milk and dark chocolate has separated us from the rest of the industry. We strive to bring you the highest grade of chocolates which is why our chocolate is "made with real cocoa beans." In late 2002, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company envisioned expansion by adding more stores. In order to do so, we franchised our candy store concept while maintaining superb quality. Today we continue to open more candy stores with great success.
     

    About Chocolate Graphics

    New franchise / licensing opportunities are now available to join the highly successful Chocolate Graphics team as it expands in the U.S. This is an exciting, profitable and rewarding opportunity to "be in business for yourself, but not by yourself". Unlike traditional franchising concepts, the Chocolate Graphics licensing structure allows you to mold the business to suit your requirements. With a Chocolate Graphics License you can use our unique patent-protected process and strategic marketing systems to manufacture and sell your own completely unique personalized chocolate products.Chocolate Graphics is a successful Australian company, which began licensing its unique chocolate manufacturing process in 2003. Chocolate Graphics now has established Licensees in many countries throughout the globe. These include: Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Caribbean, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, India, United Kingdom and Vietnam. This innovative patent-protected technology is already proving to be a very profitable business venture for those licensees. Opportunities still exist at local, state, regional and national levels in the U.S. for:

  • Production Center Licensees- manufacturing Chocolate Graphics products for a set territory.
  • Master Licensees - developing the Chocolate Graphics manufacturing and marketing for a country.
  • Regional Master Licensees - developing the Chocolate Graphics industry in a regional area within a country or two or more countries.
  • Retail Store - A prestigious Chocolate Graphics Retail store with the perfect gift for every day of the year!