Cinnamon City vs Treats Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cinnamon City vs Treats including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cinnamon City Franchise
Treats Franchise
Investment $79,900 - $119,900$121,000 - $260,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%7%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19921977
Year Franchised 19961979
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cinnamon City Franchise
Treats Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• -

    Financing Options
     
    Cinnamon City Franchise
    Treats 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
     
    Cinnamon City Franchise
    Treats Franchise
    Training -1. Training Center 2 Weeks

    2. On-Site
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsCentral Purchasing

    Field Operation Evaluation

    Field Training

    Initial Store Opening

    Franchisee Newsletter

    Regional or National Meetings

    800 Telephone Hotline
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time

    Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

    Expansion Plans
     
    Cinnamon City Franchise
    Treats Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Cinnamon City

    Cinnamon City is an established franchise opportunity . . . with a difference! Our distinctive approach enables us to take our full range of irresistible, fresh-baked taste sensations to a whole new level of consumer appeal! The aroma of fresh cinnamon rolls provide a cosy, welcoming haven in which to enjoy a few relaxing moments.
    Cinnamon City's "Fresh to You" service reinforces our classic, country-kitchen personality and demonstrates the care and quality that goes into all of our fresh made taste temptations. Headquartered in British Columbia, Cinnamon City is applauded by industry experts as one of the fastest growing franchises in Canada - and we affirm our national stature with an aggressive expansion strategy that promises equal recognition in the international community. In addition to marketing established, positive-cash-flow sites in prime mall locations, we seek to develop new locations for a select group of strategic partners wishing to participate in this high-growth business opportunity.

    About Treats

    Micro-bakery concept, featuring gourmet and specialty coffees and fresh-baked, on-site baked goods, including muffins, cookies and bagels. Three concept variations are available: TREATS BAKERY (~400 SF) serves the base menu offering; TREATS CAFE (~1,200 SF) also serves sandwiches (baguettes), soups and salads; TREATS COFFEE EMPORIUM (~1,200 SF) also offers coffee beans, coffee-related merchandise and sandwiches.