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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Treats 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 | $121,000 - $260,000 | $267,500 - $381,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $50,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1977 | 2002 |
Year Franchised | 1979 | 2008 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
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. Training Center 2 Weeks 2. On-Site | - |
Support | Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | Yes |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Micro-bakery concept, featuring gourmet and specialty coffees and fresh-baked, on-site baked goods, including muffins, cookies and bagels. Three concept variations are available: TREATS BAKERY (~400 SF) serves the base menu offering; TREATS CAFE (~1,200 SF) also serves sandwiches (baguettes), soups and salads; TREATS COFFEE EMPORIUM (~1,200 SF) also offers coffee beans, coffee-related merchandise and sandwiches.
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.