Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery vs Duck Donuts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery vs Duck Donuts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Investment $125,000 - $160,000$348,350 - $568,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee 3%2%
Year Founded 19842006
Year Franchised 19862013
Term Of Agreement 10 Years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 Years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery 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

 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Training 1. Head Office 1 Week 2. Franchised Store 1 Week 3. Own Store 1 WeekOn-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
Support Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening

Inventory Control

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost

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 Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

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Expansion Plans

 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery

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.

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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