Atlanta Bread Company vs Factory Donuts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Investment $629,700 - $806,300$213,300 - $341,300
Franchise Fee $40,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 19932017
Year Franchised 19952017
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +10
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years +10
Renewal Fee $30K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Factory 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
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Factory Donuts Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, 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 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)

    		Most Factory Donuts will employ 10-20 employees

    Expansion Plans
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Factory Donuts 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 Factory Donuts

    Factory Donuts is more than just a business of making great tasting donuts and coffee. It’s a culture. At Factory Donuts you will be part of a family; whether it’s as an employee or as a franchise partner. The founders' background and their beliefs for a well operated, highly efficient, and value oriented business strategy make Factory Donuts a stand out business model that others strive to be. 
    The business model at Factory Donuts is about simplicity and efficiency. Donuts are a billion dollar industry and growing. The idea of a fresh, made to order donut along with premium coffee drinks is a segment that Factory Donuts will fill.