Cinnzeo vs Michel's Baguette Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cinnzeo Franchise
Michel's Baguette Franchise
Investment $214,000 - $621,000$350,000 - $800,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1987-
Year Franchised 1998-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $4K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cinnzeo Franchise
Michel's Baguette Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Michel's Baguette 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
     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Michel's Baguette Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations

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

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Michel's Baguette Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion NoYes
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Michel's Baguette

    Michel’s Bakery Café is a café chain found throughout Canada. The main draw is the beverages, both hot (coffee, cappuccino, latte, espresso, and hot chocolate) and cold (smoothies, juices, soft drinks, and bottled water). In addition to drinks, Michel’s Bakery Café also has a sizeable selection of foods. With a menu that includes breads and pastries, sandwiches, soups and salads, and breakfast items, Michel’s Bakery Café is sure to satisfy its customers’ cravings.