Robins Donuts vs Cupcakes Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Investment $325,000$267,500 - $381,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$50,000
Royalty Fee --
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19752002
Year Franchised -2008
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Robins Donuts

Since it's inception in 1975, Robin's has grown from 1store in Thunder Bay, ON, one of the top grossing donut chain in Western Canada. With over 130 locations situated between Vancouver Island and Prince Edward Island, Robin's has established itself as one of the senior franchise organizations in North America. Robin's is privately owned, 100% Canadian Corporation. Our focus is to offer our customers a consistently high quality product at a value price in a clean/friendly environment.

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#60 in Canada's Top franchises.

About Cupcakes

Cupcakes is the original cupcakes bakery. Cupcakes has been baking fresh daily, cupcakes, cakes and other baked goods, since 2002. In only 6 years, Cupcakes by Heather & Lori has become a leader in the cupcakes retail bakery industry. Cupcakes is now seeking strong potential candidates for franchise and area development for national and USA expansion. The objective is to establish Cupcakes Bakeries in strategically chosen urban markets throughout North America and beyond.