T.J. Cinnamons vs BannaStrow's Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of T.J. Cinnamons vs BannaStrow's including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
BannaStrow's Franchise
Investment $22,100 - $39,200$114,600 - $186,500
Franchise Fee $5,000$30,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19852001
Year Franchised 19852003
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee Then-current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
BannaStrow's Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    BannaStrow's 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
    BannaStrow's Franchise
    Training Training program provided through manual-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicksAd slicks
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

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


    Expansion Plans

     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    BannaStrow's Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 BannaStrow's

    BannaStrow's was conceived after more than 14 years of expertise in the restaurant business. The creators of the concept, saw a tremendous potential in crepes as an outstanding food item for time-pressed shopping mall customers. They knew that shoppers would love crepes as an alternative to the usual mall fare. Realizing that kiosks were growing in presence around the nation, the concept was designed to fit into mall concourses and other high foot traffic facilities in its highly attractive kiosk. The perfect impulse for hungry busy shoppers at any time of the day, the delicious, versatile, and convenient crepes are quickly prepared in front of customers. Today BannaStrow's is a proven success, and as a result it is continuing to expand. We warmly invite you to join us as a BannaStrow's franchise owner!