Fuzziwig's Candy Factory vs The Microwave Program Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fuzziwig's Candy Factory vs The Microwave Program including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
The Microwave Program Franchise
Investment $184,000 - $363,350$191 - And Up
Franchise Fee $30,000N/A
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1996-
Year Franchised 2002-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $100-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
The Microwave Program Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
    The Microwave Program 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
     
    Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
    The Microwave Program Franchise
    Training

    Prior to your store opening, you'll have the opportunity to train at an actual Fuzziwig's Candy Factory store where you'll learn first-hand what it takes to run the business. You'll also benefit from classroom-style training led by our team of experienced business professionals. The training continues long after your doors open. Your Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Field Consultant will be in regular contact with you and you'll be able to network with corporate staff as well as other franchisees. Additional support is also provided through our Franchisee Center, periodic field training, seminars, and regional and national meetings.

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    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing --
    Operations 70% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Franchise
    The Microwave Program Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Fuzziwig's Candy Factory

    The first Fuzziwigs Candy Factory store opened in 1995. The earliest stores were in Malls and Outlet Centers and focused on bulk candy, packaged candy and small toys.  Later, stores started to sprout up in downtown "Main Street” type locations and began to incorporate Store Made products and Ice Cream.  Today you will find Fuzziwig’s in Malls, on Main Streets and now in select Scheels All Sports locations.

     
    Thanks to an exploding candy market, Fuzziwig's Candy Factory and Sweets From Heaven are growing in leaps and bounds and we're looking for motivated, enthusiastic people to join our family of independent candy franchises.
    *Wide open market with prime locations
    *Single and multi unit opportunities
    *Two exciting concepts tailored to your local market
    *Recession-resistant industry with over $23 billion annual sales and consistently strong growth
    *Proven track record in franchise development

    About The Microwave Program

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING

    Don't Have Room For A Full Deli? Try Our............. Microwave Program When the customer purchases the commercial style microwave, Item# 954552 for $191.02, he will get the following products worth $177.00 at cost. This equates to $275.00 at retail with a 36% markup. Pride Of Iowa 1 - #417300 Cheeseburger PP $1.00 1 - #417304 Ham & Cheese PP $1.00 1 - #417308 Junior Sub PP $1.00 1 - #417310 Chicken Cheese PP $1.00 1 - #417318 Twin Chili Dog PP $1.79 Dandee Foods 1 - #417370 Meat Trio Butcher Wrap Sandwich 1 - #417353 Sausage, Egg, Cheese Toasted 1 - #417345 Microwave Hot Dog Hot Pockets 1 - #415635 Pizza Pocket 1 - #415630 Ham & Cheese 1 - #415635 Pepperoni Pizza 1 - #415638 Philly Steak Golden Valley Popcorn 1 - #109143 Act II Butter Popcorn 1 - # 98102 Act II Counter Rack Note: There are no substitutions. The customer must receive all of the products listed for program to be activated.