Dunkin' vs Cocoa Grinder Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dunkin' Franchise
Cocoa Grinder Franchise
Investment $199,700 - $1,688,200$178,730 - $265,100
Franchise Fee $40,000 - $90,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5.9%6%
Advertising Fee 5%-
Year Founded 19502013
Year Franchised 19552017
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dunkin' Franchise
Cocoa Grinder Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Dunkin' Franchise
    Cocoa Grinder Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/Yes-/-
    Payroll No/Yes-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Dunkin' Franchise
    Cocoa Grinder Franchise
    Training Prior to opening your first Restaurant, you (one person) must attend a 3-day franchise business course conducted throughout the year in the Boston, Massachusetts, area. Following completion of that course, both the franchisee candidate and a designated representative must complete the Dunkin' Donuts Core Initial Training program, which includes classroom/instructional time that may be held at Dunkin' Brands University in Braintree, Massachusetts, or Orlando, Florida, or in a designated training Restaurant. Some of our required classes are only offered on the Internet as web-based training. On-The-Job Training: 244-354 hours Classroom Training: 45-54 hoursOn-The-Job Training: 2 weeks+
    Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/appRegional Advertising
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed.

    		Absentee Ownership Allowed

    Expansion Plans
     
    Dunkin' Franchise
    Cocoa Grinder Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Dunkin'

    In 1946, Bill Rosenberg established Industrial Luncheon Services, an organization that conveyed suppers and snacks to specialists in the Boston region. The accomplishment of Industrial Luncheon Services persuaded Rosenberg to begin The Open Kettle, a donut shop in Quincy, Massachusetts. After two years, The Open Kettle changed its name to Dunkin' Donuts.

    Today, Dunkin' Donuts stores can be found in more than 32 nations, and they serve 70 assortments of doughnuts, alongside hot and cool espresso drinks, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other heated products. Dunkin' Donuts parent organization, Dunkin' Brands Inc., additionally establishments Baskin-Robbins, and the two ideas are once in a while co-branded.

    September of 2018 Dunkin' Donuts rebranded to just Dunkin' .

    20% off franchise fee for first five traditional restaurants

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    About Cocoa Grinder

    Started by Abdul Elenani in his college years during 2013, Cocoa Grinder is more than a coffee shop. It’s an idea that for the hardworking individual of today, convenience is everything: why shouldn’t you have your specialty cup o’joe and healthy meal in the same place? Perfect for the person on the go, or the busy individual seeking to get some work done, Cocoa Grinder offers the perfect environment to enhance your daily grind or take a well-deserving break from it.

    Types of Franchise

    Type A
    Model Type A is our most common store type. It is incorporated within an existing building. The average square footage is 1300 SF. This allows for a full kitchen which serves hot food and the various beverages. This store type is also equipped with a handicap accessible bathroom and storage area.
    Type B
    Model Type B is a stand alone building that averages 3500 square feet. The property also includes a parking lot for it’s customers. This store type is equipped with more bathrooms than the original to accommodate for a larger number of customers. It has the option of also including a drive-through for customers on-the-go.
    Type C
    Model Type C is ideal for placement within malls, airports, train stations, and places of the sort. It is a compressed version but still serves the same amazing food and beverages. The size of this store can be averaged at around 400 square feet.
    Type D
    Model Type D is very similar to model type C. The difference between the 2 is that model type D can be placed in the center of a mall rather than being an enclosed location. It still serves the same amazing food and beverages but also allows room for customers to sit on the perimeter of the booth. With this model type, customers can get the full 360 degree view and experience of Cocoa Grinder.
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