Cinnzeo vs Duck Donuts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cinnzeo Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Investment $214,000 - $621,000$348,350 - $568,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19872006
Year Franchised 19982013
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $4K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cinnzeo Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• We require a minimum of $150,000 in liquid funds (cash, savings, mutual funds, stocks, etc.) and a minimum of $500,000 in total net worth to financially support opening a new Duck Donuts franchise.

    Financing Options
     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Duck Donuts 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
    Duck Donuts Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email 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
    Duck Donuts Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    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 Duck Donuts

    Duck Donuts prides itself on providing its customers warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts in a unique in-store experience. We are seeking experienced franchisees who share our vision and commitment of offering a welcoming, family-friendly and delicious experience as we continue our growth throughout the United States.

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    #486 in Franchise 500 for 2020.