Cookie Man vs Waffle Cabin Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cookie Man Franchise
Waffle Cabin Franchise
Investment $250,000$117,700 - $301,100
Franchise Fee N/A$17,500
Royalty Fee 05% of Gross Sales
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19581998
Year Franchised 02012
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee -1,000


Business Experience Requirements

 
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Waffle Cabin Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Cookie Man Franchise
Waffle Cabin Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
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Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
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Waffle Cabin Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Cookie Man

Why a Cookie Man Franchise? * The COOKIE MAN retailing concept is a 100% all-Australian business, which was first started in 1958. * Cookie Man Pty Ltd is a member of the FRANCHISING COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA. * COOKIE MAN's unique fresh-bake concept provides aroma and animation at point-of-sale and thus consumer appeal in a world where freshness of product is ever more important. * The unique COOKIE MAN ovens are designed and manufactured in Australia, exclusively for Cookie Man Pty Ltd.
The COOKIE MAN ovens are simple to operate and full training is provided.
What can I expect from Cookie Man? * Cookie Man provides a comprehensive franchise support system. Part of this system includes on-site training as well as provision of a detailed Operations, Training and HACCP Manual. These manuals mirror the training program we have structured, and covers most aspects of day-to-day business operation including selling skills, merchandising techniques, quality standards, product knowledge etc. * Ongoing marketing and technical support are provided. * Being part of a franchise chain which is now successful in other countries. What makes Cookie Man different from other similar franchises? * No ongoing royalties. All products with the exception of cold drinks and milk are sourced from the centralised Cookie Man warehouse and products are generally exclusive to the Cookie Man outlets. * Most existing and all new Cookie Man outlets serve espresso coffee and cold drinks. Our preference is to also incorporate tables and chairs for coffee customers to relax and be in a comfortable surrounding. * National contract & preferred supplier arrangement with Coca cola and National Foods (for Pura Milk and other dairy products) * We have been around for 50+ years, so history tells a story about survival and the strength of our retail offer.

About Waffle Cabin

Authentic Belgian Sugar waffles on the slopes of ski resorts in the North East. Liege style waffles served with or without chocolate drizzle.