Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip vs Duck Donuts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip vs Duck Donuts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Investment $43,900 - $499,100$348,350 - $568,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 1.5%2%
Year Founded 20002006
Year Franchised 20002013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Experience -We require a minimum of $150,000 in liquid funds (cash, savings, mutual funds, stocks, etc.) and a minimum of $500,000 in total net worth to financially support opening a new Duck Donuts franchise.

Financing Options

 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Duck Donuts 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

 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip

Ziad S. Dalal and Doyle P. Liesenfelt founded Nestle Toll House Caf'y Chip in 2000 to serve cookies and a variety of other Nestle products. Each cafe' menu features muffins, croissants, scones, rolls, cookies, cakes, biscotti, iced and hot coffees, and other chocolate treats.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Nestle Toll House Café by Chip franchise is $214,350 to $499,100 for a dine-in unit, $149,350 to $424,750 for an in-line unit, $145,400 to $311,700 for a kiosk and $43,900 to $112,400 for a non-baking satellite cart or kiosk. This includes $37,500 ($18,750 for a non-traditional venue) that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. This also includes an additional $7,500 if a satellite location is included that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. If you are acquiring franchise development rights, you will pay the farnchisor a development fee equal to$37,500 for the first Café to be developed and $18,750 for each additional Café to be developed.

About Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts prides itself on providing its customers warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts in a unique in-store experience. We are seeking experienced franchisees who share our vision and commitment of offering a welcoming, family-friendly and delicious experience as we continue our growth throughout the United States.

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