T.J. Cinnamons vs The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of T.J. Cinnamons vs The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
Investment $22,100 - $39,200$292,900 - $567,600
Franchise Fee $5,000$30,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee -3.25%
Year Founded 19851957
Year Franchised 19851998
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7 years
Renewal Fee Then-current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
    Training Training program provided through manualComprehensive two-week training, both in-store and in a classroom. Ongoing training through conferences and webinars. On-The-Job Training: 97 hours Classroom Training: 25 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 - 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About T.J. Cinnamons

    When Ted and Joyce Rice first started selling cinnamon rolls at state fairs and rodeos, they were just looking to make some extra money and add to their retirement fund. Yet the demand for their sticky product was so great they were forced to turn their parttime venture into a fulltime T.J. Cinnamons bakery in Kansas City. The company began franchising and grew to nearly 250 locations in the late 1980s. But by the mid-'90s a declining economy, lower traffic, and inexperienced operators left only 47 bakeries operating. Arby's parent company acquired the business in 1996 and has since revived the bakery concept to be an add-on business that can be combined with any existing restaurant.

    About The HoneyBaked Ham Company & Cafe

    After inventing the spiral slicer, Harry Hoenselaar founded The HoneyBaked Ham Co. and Cafe in 1957. Family-owned and operated for three generations, the company has more than 300 locations in the United States. Incorporated in 1974, the Atlanta-based company has a catalog division, corporate sales businesses and a temporary holiday store system. The company purchased The Hickory Ham Co. and its 40 franchise stores. In addition to its sweetly glazed ham, the company offers HoneyBaked turkey breast, side dishes, cheesecake, key lime pie and sandwiches. HoneyBaked Ham offers a corporate gift-giving program, employee recognition options, and catered meals for holidays and business functions.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a HoneyBaked Ham Store ranges from $292,900 to $567,600. This includes initial fees of $45,900
    to $50,500 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate(s).
    If you sign an Area Development Agreement to develop multiple HoneyBaked Ham Stores, you will pay a Development Fee to the franchisor in the amount of $10,000 for each Store that you agree to develop.
    Veteran Incentives  $10,000 off first-store franchise fee
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