Atlanta Bread Company vs BeaverTails Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
BeaverTails Franchise
Investment $629,700 - $806,300$15,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19931978
Year Franchised 19951989
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $30K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
BeaverTails Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    BeaverTails 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
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    BeaverTails Franchise
    Training -1-week hands on and marketing
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesOn going.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    BeaverTails Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    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.

    About BeaverTails

    Canada's favourite snack food pastry is actively seeking franchisees. Our 100+ points of sale have served our pastries to presidents & celebrities at some of Canada's favourite leisure sites. Thousands of customers enjoy this treat at amusement parks, resort villages, tourist towns, boardwalks & waterfront areas. Simple operations, reasonable investment and a diverse menu, including our signature pastry & bites, smoothies, gelato, frozen yogurt & poutine make this a delicious opportunity!