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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery vs Cupcakes including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $125,000 - $160,000 | $267,500 - $381,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | - |
Advertising Fee | 3% | - |
Year Founded | 1984 | 2002 |
Year Franchised | 1986 | 2008 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 Years +10 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 Years +10 | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 1. Head Office 1 Week 2. Franchised Store 1 Week 3. Own Store 1 Week | - |
Support | Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Mrs. Powell's has been in business since 1984. We specialize in Cinnamon Rolls, but we do much more than that! We have white and wheat bread, dinner rolls, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, soup, sandwiches and so much more. What we really do is take care of one of the things you don't have time for anymore - baking. We cater and are always up for custom creations.
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.