Cinnzeo vs Atlanta Bread Company Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cinnzeo vs Atlanta Bread Company including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cinnzeo Franchise
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Investment $214,000 - $621,000$629,700 - $806,300
Franchise Fee $15,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19871993
Year Franchised 19981995
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $4K$30K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cinnzeo Franchise
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsNewsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing -Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 18

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Cinnzeo

    The founders of Cinnzeo got their start as franchisees for another cinnamon roll company in 1987. In the next 10 years, they opened 20 stores in Western Canada, but grew unhappy with the direction the company was aking. In 1997, the franchisees decided not to renew their contract and instead opened their own company. By 2000 Cinnzeo, now led by president Brian R. Latham, had grown from those original 20 stores to 64, expanding into the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia.

    About Atlanta Bread Company

    Founded in 1993 by Jerry and Basil Couvaras, Atlanta Bread Company bakery/cafes serve sandwiches, soups, salads, gourmet coffees, and fresh-baked breads and pastries for breakfast, lunchtime and dinner dining.
    Each of our locations is locally owned and operated with an emphasis on community involvement and outreach. Every night, our extra bread goes to those in need and helps keep our communities fed.