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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Candy Express vs Australian Homemade including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $125,000 - $175,000 | $100,000 - $200,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1988 | 1989 |
Year Franchised | 1989 | 2000 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $2K | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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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 |
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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, National media, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Beginning with four company-owned stores in1988, Candy Express locations have served a variety of sweets to customers in malls and shopping centers throughout the United States and into Saudi Arabia, the site of the company's first international license.
Australian has the delicious chocolate " Snappers " in the fixed range . Enveloped in a pack of soft colors , the snappers do not only look cheerful in the kitchen , they also taste delicious again ! This luxury chocolate bars made from natural ingredients and contain an exceptionally high cocoa percentage. Of pure milk , with or without hazelnuts. All the flavors are really delicious , your fingers just not eat . Australian chocolate is top quality. The chocolate is brought by artisan preparation and very high cocoa percentages to absolute perfection. It is made exclusively using the best natural ingredients . Watch and enjoy !