Great American Bagel vs Cupcakes Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Great American Bagel Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Investment $230,000 - $300,000$267,500 - $381,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 4%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 19872002
Year Franchised 02008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Great American Bagel Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Great American Bagel Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Great American Bagel Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
Great American Bagel Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Great American Bagel

The Great American Bagel opened its first bagel bakery in 1987 in Westmont, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago.  This store was so well received that within a few short years, The Great American Bagel began opening bagel bakeries throughout Chicago and offering The Great American Bagel franchises to those seeking exciting new business opportunities.  Today, The Great American Bagel proudly operates many restaurants across the United States, Ireland, Canada as well as in the Middle East.

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.