Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos vs Southern Maid Donuts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos vs Southern Maid Donuts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

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About Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos

NO LONGER FRANCHISING 

Own Your Own Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos Candy Store and Ice Cream Franchise It's A Sweet Opportunity Candy and ice cream combined are a $45 billion industry with an annual growth rate of about 2 percent. Check out this tasty list of facts: *Candy boasts terrific margins. *Ice cream sales have become an all-season business. *Super premium ice cream has been the fastest growing segment of the frozen treats market. There is a growing demographic of young parents who cater birthday parties for their children outside of their homes. Residents of the Northeast consume more candy than any other region in the United States Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos is the ultimate ice cream and candy experience for customers and a sweet franchise opportunity for you! It includes thousands of bulk candy choices; a delicious super-premium ice cream you make in the store; candy novelties and other great gifts; and a color-filled party room terrific for kids' birthdays. These three business centers - candy, cones and 'chaos' - provide an all-season business opportunity for the dedicated franchisee. The Sa-weeetist Franchise Support Anywhere Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos will give franchise operations unparalleled support including: *Site evaluation and selection. *Lease and contract negotiations. *Staff consultation during construction process. *Name-brand products and proprietary products. *In-house management training program at our flagship location. *On-site operations assistance prior to and during your store opening. *Marketing assistance. *On-going assistance as needed. Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos Candy Store and Ice Cream Franchise The Ultimate in Fun and Excitement Ricky's Candy Cones and Chaos is the ultimate ice cream and candy experience; something for kids ages 5 to 85! Families love our "Chaos Center," where they can build their own fabulous sundae. And our candy choices are nothing less than extraordinary! Bin after bin, you'll find thousands of treats to choose from - bag 'em, put 'em in a tin, or have them wrapped for the ultimate candy gift! For the ultimate birthday, team or group event, book our party room! Kids can make their own candy jewelry, share sweet treats with friends, and have loads of fun! Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos puts fun first.

About Southern Maid Donuts

Southern Maid Donuts began in 1937 by Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Hargrove. A young couple coming out of the throws of the Great Depression, they created Southern Maid because they saw the need in the market for quality donuts. They created their own recipes, which have stood the test of time. Quality ingredients and uncompromised procedures are reason for the continued success of the Hargrove family to this very day.

The product was so well accepted that besides selling donuts in their privately owned shops that they were sought out by individuals wanting to use Southern Maid products in their own bakeries and stores. The Hargrove couple began to license their trademark and to help individuals realize their dreams of owning their own businesses. Today, Southern Maid is used in over 100 stores.

The Southern Maid name came about because of being from the South. Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove wanted a name that encompassed a feeling as well as humble southern traditions and memories. Part of this Southern Maid tradition was a large sponsorship for several years of the Louisiana Hayride Show in Shreveport, Louisiana. Many a young entertainer sang the praises of Southern Maid Donuts. An interesting note: Elvis did the only commercial of his life for any product on November 6th, 1954 for Southern Maid Donuts. He sang the jingle. "You can get them piping hot after 4 P.M., you can get them piping hot, Southern Maid Donuts hits the spot, you can get them piping hot after 4 P.M." Elvis frequented the Shreveport store for donuts on his visits to the Louisiana Hayride. Other entertainers that sang the praises of Southern Maid include Minnie Pearl, Johnny Horton, and Johnny Cash. The Johnny Cash version was released on the Best of the Louisiana Hayride Volume 4.

Southern Maid products are also used institutionally in the form of pancake and muffin mixes. The Hargroves had created a pancake mix for home use. Over time, the mix was given to friends and family members. The requests for the mix got so large that they began to package it in 50-pound bags for selling to hotels and restaurants.

Southern Maid has remained a tradition in the South because of the continued use of quality ingredients and procedures. We have been family owned since inception in 1937. Though Mr. and Mrs. Hargrove have since passed on, Southern Maid has evolved into the second and third generations of family ownership and management.