Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls vs A Grande Finale Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls vs A Grande Finale including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls Franchise
A Grande Finale Franchise
Investment $69,000 - $130,500$125,938 - $237,750
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000 - $60,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%-6%
Advertising Fee -2% local 1% corp.
Year Founded 19851999
Year Franchised 19862007
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls Franchise
A Grande Finale Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options

     
    Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls Franchise
    A Grande Finale 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

     
    Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls Franchise
    A Grande Finale Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Ad slicks-
    Operations 10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls Franchise
    A Grande Finale Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls

    Cindy and Tom Harris were inspired to open their own shop after seeing customers line up to watch warm cinnamon rolls come out of the oven at a bakery. The couple felt making and selling warm cinnamon rolls in a mall would be a hit, so they opened their first Cindy's Cinnamon Rolls store in Fort Collins, Colorado, in 1985. Customers were drawn to the store by the smell of the baking rolls, and would line up for the warm rolls and coffee.

    Cindy's began franchising in 1986 and now has stores in malls across the United States in addition to several international locations.

    About A Grande Finale

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    A Grande Finale Patisserie Franchise Owner * Become part of a growing franchise with a proven operating system. * Use of trademark, logo and photos. * Decadent desserts and beverages made with quality ingredients and skill. * Proprietary and proven recipes of our gourmet desserts and sauces. (If full patisserie is awarded) * Complete Operations Manual. * Assistance with site selection and lease negotiations. * Comprehensive marketing and merchandising program. * Outstanding training and ongoing franchise support to help you achieve your goals. * Incredible branded product line with focus on keeping it exciting and delightful to our customers. * Commitment from a Franchisor who is truly devoted to the success of every Franchise owner.