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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Treats vs Yummy 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 | $185,679 - $325,665 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 7% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | 1% | 1% |
Year Founded | 1977 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 1979 | 2011 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | The enjoyment of working in your community, being a contributing community small business and supporting your community. A pride of ownership and sense of social responsibility. If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you. |
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 | Yummy Cupcakes will provide you with all the tools you will need in your business. *Local and national marketing to include sales, advertising, promotions, public relations as well as local and national press *Training programs, on-going seminars and conferences *On-site staff to assist with store openings *Marketing manuals to assist you in the day-to-day marketing of your business *A team of Yummy Cupcakes professionals specifically dedicated to supporting your ongoing growth and success |
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 | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | 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.