Schakolad Chocolate Factory vs Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Schakolad Chocolate Factory vs Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
Investment $121,500 - $153,500$178,300 - $250,500
Franchise Fee $39,500$20,000
Royalty Fee $600-$1K/mo.5%
Advertising Fee $100/mo1-2%
Year Founded 19951981
Year Franchised 19992002
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years
Renewal Fee 20% of current franchise fee$2K


Business Experience Requirements
 
Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertisingAd slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 5

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Schakolad Chocolate Factory

    When Edgar Schaked graduated from Florida International University in Miami with a degree in mechanical engineering, he told his father he didn't want to be an engineer, he wanted to be a chocolate maker. Schaked's father, Baruch, had been making chocolates for more than 25 years, working in a chocolate factory in the family's native Argentina, studying different techniques throughout Europe, and opening his own shop in Miami. From his father, Schaked learned the essentials of chocolate making and together they opened Schakolad Chocolate Factory in Winter Park, Florida, in 1995. Each shop features handmade chocolate treats including truffles, boxed assortments and chocolate body paint. Schakolad Chocolate Factory also custom-designs chocolate gifts and promotional items for corporate clients.

    About Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company

    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company is an award-winning chocolatier founded in St. Louis, Missouri. Prior to the opening in 1981, our founding chocolatier spent years training with the finest candy makers across the country. His apprenticeship taught him the secrets of handcrafting premium chocolates in small batches. Some of the recipes used today were passed down from candy maker to candy maker dating back to 1904. Our All Natural chocolates are made with the purest and finest ingredients - including Fair Trade Certified Cocoa and Cane Sugar!
     
    Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company was founded in 1981 in St. Louis, Missouri. Our vision was simple, use the finest ingredients such as pure chocolate, fresh salted nuts, creamy hand made caramel, and centers prepared in small batches at a time. We then began many year round traditions such as the fresh chocolate covered strawberries by hand dipping them every morning. Our distinct recipe of our rich, creamy milk and dark chocolate has separated us from the rest of the industry. We strive to bring you the highest grade of chocolates which is why our chocolate is "made with real cocoa beans." In late 2002, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company envisioned expansion by adding more stores. In order to do so, we franchised our candy store concept while maintaining superb quality. Today we continue to open more candy stores with great success.