Treats vs Duck Donuts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Treats Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Investment $121,000 - $260,000$348,350 - $568,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee 1%2%
Year Founded 19772006
Year Franchised 19792013
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Treats 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
 
Treats Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support
 
Treats Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Training 1. Training Center 2 Weeks

2. On-Site

On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
Support Central Purchasing

Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings

800 Telephone Hotline

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: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

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Expansion Plans
 
Treats Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Treats

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.

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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