Schakolad Chocolate Factory vs Chocolate Works Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
Chocolate Works Franchise
Investment $121,500 - $153,500$284,800 - $436,600
Franchise Fee $39,500$50,000
Royalty Fee $600-$1K/mo.5%
Advertising Fee $100/mo$300/month Nat'l+1%local
Year Founded 1995-
Year Franchised 1999-
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years +5+5
Term Of Agreement 5 years5 years +5+5
Renewal Fee 20% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
Chocolate Works Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • You don't need to have specific experience in the candy and confections business to become a franchise owner with Chocolate Works. We look for people who have a passion for our products, and who have some retail experience and/or customer service skills. We also prefer franchise owners who will be directly involved in the operations and growth of their Chocolate Works franchises. In turn, we'll provide the support franchisees need to run their Chocolate Works business. We do, of course, also expect that franchisees have the right amount of capital to invest in the business.


    Financing Options

     
    Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
    Chocolate Works Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
    Chocolate Works Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, 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)

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Schakolad Chocolate Factory Franchise
    Chocolate Works Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Works

    There are a lot of reasons to own a Chocolate Works franchise. Have fun, create smiles, and build wealth are a few reasons. Others include that Chocolate Works is a business model with few employees, high margin products, smiling customers and no receivables.Chocolate Works offers 3 revenue streams under one roof: Retail chocolate and candy sales: Rows and bins of colorful, delectable treats keep customers of all types coming back for more goodies. Ice cream and coffee add to the appeal! Special chocolate events: From birthday parties, candy-making workshops, to ladies' nights out, and more - with Chocolate Works, the fun gets even sweeter! Commercial chocolate gifts: Custom chocolate logos and other branded specialties give your commercial clients a special way to promote their brands and thank their own customers. Flexible Designs: Meet your customer's demands with your own specialty gourmet chocolate venue. Our locations are designed to be flexible, featuring retail display cases, workshop areas, and party rooms. They can work in a variety of retail settings and sizes, and inventory can be adjusted with product selections that cater to local tastes, as well as the franchise owner's preference for manufacturing their chocolate creations in-house or ordering final products from our corporate production facilities. As a Chocolate Works franchise owner, you can offer a wide variety of specialty gourmet chocolate and other unique products to new and repeat customers alike, both retail and commercial. It's an appealing, multi-faceted business that gives franchise owners multiple ways to impact the bottom line. And, of course, as a franchise owner, you can do it all with confidence, knowing you are supported by a team of experienced professionals Make a Sweet Dream Come True. Find out how you can join the Chocolate Works gourmet candy franchise program.