Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company vs Yummy Cupcakes Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company vs Yummy Cupcakes including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
Investment $1,010,985 - $2,252,846$185,679 - $325,665
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19872004
Year Franchised 19932011
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
Experience

*Experience as a multi-unit restaurant operator *Recognition as a top restaurant operator *Net worth of $7.5 million *Liquid assets of $3 million *Infrastructure and resources to meet our development schedule *Real estate experience in the market to be developed *Total commitment to the development of the Panera Bread brand *Cultural fit and a passion for fresh bread

The enjoyment of working in your community, being a contributing community small business and supporting your community. A pride of ownership and sense of social responsibility. If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you.


Financing Options

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes 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

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Yummy Cupcakes will provide you with all the tools you will need in your business. *Local and national marketing to include sales, advertising, promotions, public relations as well as local and national press *Training programs, on-going seminars and conferences *On-site staff to assist with store openings *Marketing manuals to assist you in the day-to-day marketing of your business *A team of Yummy Cupcakes professionals specifically dedicated to supporting your ongoing growth and success

Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 40 - 60

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion NoYes

Company Overviews

About Panera Bread/Saint Louis Bread Company

After more than 17 years in the retail industry, Ken Rosenthal changed gears and founded Saint Louis Bread Co. in 1987. His goal was to create a neighborhood bakery where people could pick up fresh-baked bread, meals and snacks. In 1993, Rosenthal sold Saint Louis Bread to Au Bon Pain Co. Six years later, the company was renamed Panera Bread. The future growth of Panera Bread will be based upon company bakery-cafe development as well as the continued sale of franchise area development agreements. Panera Bread does not sell single-unit franchises, so it is not possible to open just one bakery-cafe. Rather, we have chosen to develop by selling market areas which require the franchise developer to open a number of units, typically 15 bakery-cafes in a period of 6 years. Panera Bread franchises must be well-capitalized to open great bakery-cafes and meet this aggressive development schedule. Additionally, they must have a proven track record as excellent multi-unit restaurant operators to operate great Panera Bread bakery-cafes.

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About Yummy Cupcakes

The "complete cupcake business solution."
Yummy Cupcakes was founded by Executive Chef Tiffini Soforenko with the idea that cupcakes could be enjoyed more often than just special occasions, could be created in gourmet-style, and could be offered in a wide variety of flavors. In March 2004, Tiffini joined forces with husband Nik and mother Brogan, left the corporate world and together created Yummy Cupcakes. Back then, no one had ever heard of a "cupcake only" bakery, let alone ever visited one. Tiffini, Nik and Brogan introduced Yummy Cupcakes to the world based on a simple premise: be passionate about creating exceptional product, be passionate about guest services, and be passionate about doing things right. Now, with several years experience operating Yummy Cupcakes, we have developed a solid and successful business model for both Yummy Cupcakes bakeshop owners and Yummy Cupcakes customers. This, combined with our corporate experience in business operations, guest service, franchise operations and marketing, has led us to seek qualified people to join us in growing Yummy Cupcakes worldwide! If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you. We are confident that owning a Yummy Cupcakes franchise is a tremendous opportunity. As a Yummy Cupcakes Owner/Operator, you'll have the benefit of walking into a ready-made system. We have spent the past few years trying, testing, and refining our business so that it's a business model that works. With your own business experience, drive and energy and our working business model, we have a winning combination!

There are three available programs:
1. Single Bakeshop Program
2. Area Development Program
3. Satellite Development Program