T.J. Cinnamons vs Duck Donuts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Investment $22,100 - $39,200$348,350 - $568,000
Franchise Fee $5,000$30,000
Royalty Fee Varies5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19852006
Year Franchised 19852013
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Then-current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• 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
     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    Duck Donuts Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    Duck Donuts Franchise
    Training Training program provided through manualOn-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesPurchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
    Operations

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    T.J. Cinnamons Franchise
    Duck Donuts Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    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 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.

    "Entrepreneur
    #486 in Franchise 500 for 2020.