Breadsmith vs Yummy Cupcakes Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Breadsmith vs Yummy Cupcakes including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
Investment |
$380,250 - $454,750 | $185,679 - $325,665 |
Franchise Fee |
$30,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee |
7% - 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee |
- | 1% |
Year Founded |
1993 | 2004 |
Year Franchised |
1993 | 2011 |
Term Of Agreement |
15 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement |
15 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee |
$500 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
General business experience Marketing skills helpful but not necessary | The enjoyment of working in your community, being a contributing community small business and supporting your community. A pride of ownership and sense of social responsibility.
If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you. |
Financing Options |
|
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
Franchise Fees |
No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs |
No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment |
No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory |
No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables |
No/Yes | -/- |
Payroll |
No/Yes | -/- |
Training & Support |
Training |
On-The-Job Training: 219.5 hours
Classroom Training: 51 hours
| - |
Support |
Purchasing Co-ops
Meetings/Conventions
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security/Safety Procedures
Field Operations
Site Selection
Franchisee Intranet Platform
| Yummy Cupcakes will provide you with all the tools you will need in your business.
*Local and national marketing to include sales, advertising, promotions, public relations as well as local and national press
*Training programs, on-going seminars and conferences
*On-site staff to assist with store openings
*Marketing manuals to assist you in the day-to-day marketing of your business
*A team of Yummy Cupcakes professionals specifically dedicated to supporting your ongoing growth and success
|
Marketing |
Ad Templates
Social media
SEO
Website development
Email marketing | - |
Operations |
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20
Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
US Expansion |
Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion |
No | - |
International Expansion |
No | Yes |
Company Overviews
About Breadsmith
While studying in Norway, college student Dan Sterling got his first taste of European bread. Sterling returned to the United States and graduated from Harvard Business School before starting his own company. But he never lost his love of bread, and after volunteering to help a local bakery with its accounting, he decided to launch a bakery of his own. He opened the first Breadsmith location in 1993, and the company began franchising in 1994.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Breadsmith
primary franchise store is $380,250 to $449,750 ($377,250 - $451,750 for
veterans). This includes $100,000 to $115,000 (less $3,000 if you are a
veteran) that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
An
additional investment of $95,500 to $163,500 is necessary if a satellite
location is opened in connection with the primary store. This includes
$5,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.
Veteran Incentives 10% off franchise fee
#333 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
#333 in Franchise 500 for 2021.
About Yummy Cupcakes
The "complete cupcake business solution."
Yummy Cupcakes was founded by Executive Chef Tiffini Soforenko with the idea that cupcakes could be enjoyed more often than just special occasions, could be created in gourmet-style, and could be offered in a wide variety of flavors. In March 2004, Tiffini joined forces with husband Nik and mother Brogan, left the corporate world and together created Yummy Cupcakes.
Back then, no one had ever heard of a "cupcake only" bakery, let alone ever visited one. Tiffini, Nik and Brogan introduced Yummy Cupcakes to the world based on a simple premise: be passionate about creating exceptional product, be passionate about guest services, and be passionate about doing things right.
Now, with several years experience operating Yummy Cupcakes, we have developed a solid and successful business model for both Yummy Cupcakes bakeshop owners and Yummy Cupcakes customers. This, combined with our corporate experience in business operations, guest service, franchise operations and marketing, has led us to seek qualified people to join us in growing Yummy Cupcakes worldwide!
If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you. We are confident that owning a Yummy Cupcakes franchise is a tremendous opportunity.
As a Yummy Cupcakes Owner/Operator, you'll have the benefit of walking into a ready-made system. We have spent the past few years trying, testing, and refining our business so that it's a business model that works. With your own business experience, drive and energy and our working business model, we have a winning combination!
There are three available programs:
1. Single Bakeshop Program
2. Area Development Program
3. Satellite Development Program