BannaStrow's vs Factory Donuts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Investment $114,600 - $186,500$213,300 - $341,300
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 1%2.5%
Year Founded 20012017
Year Franchised 20032017
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years +10
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
BannaStrow's 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

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Training --
Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations Franchise can be run from home.

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Most Factory Donuts will employ 10-20 employees

Expansion Plans

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About BannaStrow's

BannaStrow's was conceived after more than 14 years of expertise in the restaurant business. The creators of the concept, saw a tremendous potential in crepes as an outstanding food item for time-pressed shopping mall customers. They knew that shoppers would love crepes as an alternative to the usual mall fare. Realizing that kiosks were growing in presence around the nation, the concept was designed to fit into mall concourses and other high foot traffic facilities in its highly attractive kiosk. The perfect impulse for hungry busy shoppers at any time of the day, the delicious, versatile, and convenient crepes are quickly prepared in front of customers. Today BannaStrow's is a proven success, and as a result it is continuing to expand. We warmly invite you to join us as a BannaStrow's franchise owner!

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.