Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe vs A Grande Finale Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe vs A Grande Finale including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
A Grande Finale Franchise
Investment $159,000 - $475,000$125,938 - $237,750
Franchise Fee $47,500 - $57,500$35,000 - $60,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%-6%
Advertising Fee -2% local 1% corp.
Year Founded 19981999
Year Franchised 19982007
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee negotiated-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
A Grande Finale Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
    A Grande Finale 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
     
    Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
    A Grande Finale Franchise
    Training --
    Support Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Regional advertising-
    Operations 80% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 - 7

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe Franchise
    A Grande Finale Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe

    Are you interested in partnering with a world class food company with the most unique product offering to hit the QSR industry in years? We’re excited about the opportunities too! Beard Papa’s Cream Puff products and operations are proven. Backed by over six years of operating experience and over 240 cream puff stores in Japan and other areas in Asia, we are part of the Muginoho Group family with various restaurant concepts in Japan and other areas in Asia. The trademark of our cream puff specialty stores is a "beard papa" against a bright yellow background. We stuff each crunchy puff with whipped cream custard every time an order is placed. You can watch as they are being created in the store. Everyday we bake choux pastry shells and prepare our special, secret recipe of whipped cream custard in our store. Our motto is to serve only the freshest cream puffs from beard papa's kitchen. Our cream puffs do not contain any preservatives. Only the highest quality ingredients go into making them because we want to serve you only the best. We use only natural-grown vanilla beans.
     
    Since 1999, Beard Papa’s has been baking the world’s best cream puffs. We began in Japan and have expanded to over 400 stores in 15 countries and territories! We are committed to bring you a pastry that is super oishii! (delicious!).

    About A Grande Finale

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    A Grande Finale Patisserie Franchise Owner * Become part of a growing franchise with a proven operating system. * Use of trademark, logo and photos. * Decadent desserts and beverages made with quality ingredients and skill. * Proprietary and proven recipes of our gourmet desserts and sauces. (If full patisserie is awarded) * Complete Operations Manual. * Assistance with site selection and lease negotiations. * Comprehensive marketing and merchandising program. * Outstanding training and ongoing franchise support to help you achieve your goals. * Incredible branded product line with focus on keeping it exciting and delightful to our customers. * Commitment from a Franchisor who is truly devoted to the success of every Franchise owner.