Mister Donut vs Cupcakes Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mister Donut Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Investment $480,000 - $620,000$267,500 - $381,000
Franchise Fee $34,500 - $41,400$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded -2002
Year Franchised -2008
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mister Donut Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Mister Donut Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Mister Donut Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Mister Donut Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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.

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.