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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe vs Treats including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $159,000 - $475,000 | $121,000 - $260,000 |
Franchise Fee | $47,500 - $57,500 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
Year Founded | 1998 | 1977 |
Year Franchised | 1998 | 1979 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | negotiated | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | - | 1. Training Center 2 Weeks 2. On-Site |
Support | Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
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) | Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Micro-bakery concept, featuring gourmet and specialty coffees and fresh-baked, on-site baked goods, including muffins, cookies and bagels. Three concept variations are available: TREATS BAKERY (~400 SF) serves the base menu offering; TREATS CAFE (~1,200 SF) also serves sandwiches (baguettes), soups and salads; TREATS COFFEE EMPORIUM (~1,200 SF) also offers coffee beans, coffee-related merchandise and sandwiches.