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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cinnzeo vs Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $214,000 - $621,000 | $125,000 - $160,000 |
Franchise Fee | $15,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
Year Founded | 1987 | 1984 |
Year Franchised | 1998 | 1986 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 Years +10 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 Years +10 |
Renewal Fee | $4K | - |
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. Head Office 1 Week 2. Franchised Store 1 Week 3. Own Store 1 Week |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations | Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 6
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
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.
Mrs. Powell's has been in business since 1984. We specialize in Cinnamon Rolls, but we do much more than that! We have white and wheat bread, dinner rolls, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, soup, sandwiches and so much more. What we really do is take care of one of the things you don't have time for anymore - baking. We cater and are always up for custom creations.