Country Style vs Mister Donut Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Country Style Franchise
Mister Donut Franchise
Investment $230,000 - $360,000$480,000 - $620,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$34,500 - $41,400
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 1962-
Year Franchised 1963-
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Country Style Franchise
Mister Donut Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Country Style Franchise
Mister Donut Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Country Style Franchise
Mister Donut Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
Country Style Franchise
Mister Donut Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Country Style

Country Style Food Services, Inc., formerly Country Style Donuts, is a fast/casual chain of coffee shops operating primarily in the Canadian province of Ontario, which serves oatmeal, soup, sandwiches, salads, and coffee.

The estimated total investment of a "turnkey” traditional Country Style Franchise representing a typical 2,000 to 2,400 square foot full production, free-standing unit with a drive thru is approximately $325,000 to $360,000; typical 875 to 1,000 square foot limited production free-standing unit drive thru only is approximately $280,000 to $300,000; a typical 1,000 to 1,500 square foot limited production in-line unit is approximately $280,000 to $312,000; and a typical 500 to 700 square foot limited production mall unit is approximately $230,000 to $250,000. The total investment will vary, depending on the size and condition of the premises, among other factors.

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About Mister Donut

Mister Donut is a fast food franchise founded in the United States in 1956, now headquartered in Japan, where it has more than 1,300 stores. The primary offerings include doughnuts, coffee, muffins and pastries. After being acquired by Allied Lyons in 1990, most North American stores became Dunkin' Donuts. Mister Donut also maintains a presence in Taiwan, South Korea, Mainland China, Philippines, Thailand, and El Salvador.