Nothing Bundt Cakes vs Duck Donuts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Nothing Bundt Cakes vs Duck Donuts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Investment $431,587 - $600,387$348,350 - $568,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 4%2%
Year Founded 19972006
Year Franchised 20062013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Experience -We require a minimum of $150,000 in liquid funds (cash, savings, mutual funds, stocks, etc.) and a minimum of $500,000 in total net worth to financially support opening a new Duck Donuts franchise.

Financing Options

 
Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs -/Yes-/-
Equipment -/Yes-/-
Inventory -/Yes-/-
Receivables -/Yes-/-
Payroll -/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Training On-The-Job Training: 4 weeks Classroom Training: 4 weeks On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
Support Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional AdvertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20-

Expansion Plans

 
Nothing Bundt Cakes Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion -Yes

Company Overviews

About Nothing Bundt Cakes

"So Yummy You'll Wish It Didn't Have a Hole!"

Nothing Bundt Cakes is a retail bakery offering 10 unique flavors of moist delicious bundt cake in 3 sizes. Cascading down each cake is our velvety cream cheese and butter signature frosting, a true testimony to premium ingredients and homespun care. The cakes are then C'round with lovely decorations celebrating a special moment or occasion. Cake platters, balloons, candles, and cards are a perfect complement to your exceptional gift.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Nothing Bundt Cakes® Bakery is $431,587 to $600,387, excluding extension fees. This includes $63,800 to $65,800 that must be paid to the franchisor and its affiliate.
The franchisor also offers an Area Development Agreement for the establishment and operation of multiple Nothing Bundt Cakes® Bakeries in a specified development area. The Area Development Fee is $35,000 for the first Bakery developed under the Area Development Agreement and $25,000 for each additional bakery developed under the Area Development Agreement.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of the first Bakery under an area development business is $456,587 to $650,387, excluding extension fees. This includes $88,800 to $113,800 that must be paid to franchisor or an affiliate in connection with opening the first Bakery.

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#45 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
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About Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts prides itself on providing its customers warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts in a unique in-store experience. We are seeking experienced franchisees who share our vision and commitment of offering a welcoming, family-friendly and delicious experience as we continue our growth throughout the United States.

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#486 in Franchise 500 for 2020.