Saint Cinnamon vs Yummy Cupcakes Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Saint Cinnamon vs Yummy Cupcakes including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Saint Cinnamon Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
Investment $144,100 - $264,700$185,679 - $325,665
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19862004
Year Franchised 19862011
Term Of Agreement 10 years maximum10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years maximum10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Saint Cinnamon Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
Experience -

The enjoyment of working in your community, being a contributing community small business and supporting your community. A pride of ownership and sense of social responsibility. If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you.

Financing Options
 
Saint Cinnamon Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes 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
 
Saint Cinnamon Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Yummy Cupcakes will provide you with all the tools you will need in your business. *Local and national marketing to include sales, advertising, promotions, public relations as well as local and national press *Training programs, on-going seminars and conferences *On-site staff to assist with store openings *Marketing manuals to assist you in the day-to-day marketing of your business *A team of Yummy Cupcakes professionals specifically dedicated to supporting your ongoing growth and success

Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations

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

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Expansion Plans
 
Saint Cinnamon Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Saint Cinnamon

The Saint Cinnamon brand was founded and created by Andy Winter.  Andy began his restaurant career in 1973 opening a new Deli franchise called Zeev's. Over the next few years Zeev's grew to over 10 locations and was very successful.  During a trip to the US, Andy had seen a new cinnamon bun franchise and was fascinated by the concept but thought he could do better. The US market was buzzing with excitement about the new cinnamon buns being baked everywhere. He loved the idea and decided that this was where he wanted to focus his attention. Upon his return he sold his interest in Zeev's to his partners so he could pursue his dream of developing a brand new Cinnamon Bun concept.
Wanting to create the best Cinnamon Bun in the market, Andy researched and sourced the finest ingredients available.  After countless hours baking, Andy developed special dough using Canadian Spring wheat flour. Sourcing the finest cinnamon in the world, he formulated the exclusive Saint cinnamon sugar blend and the Saint Cinnamon bun and brand was born.  Later he developed the most decadent cream cheese icing.

In 1986 the first Saint Cinnamon store opened in The Town & Country Mall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Saint Cinnamon's cinnamon rolls which were baked in full view of the customers quickly became a big hit with Canadians and stores began opening in mall locations throughout Ontario.
As customers approached the Saint Cinnamon stores, the wonderful aroma of fresh baked cinnamon buns had a mesmerizing effect on people.  The thought of eating one was simply irresistible.
At that time, the food menu was strictly cinnamon rolls, complemented with an array of specialty coffees, teas, and cold beverages. Saint Cinnamon was rolling out a lot of stores and soon earned a world-wide reputation for baking and offering the finest cinnamon rolls around the globe.
Saint Cinnamon was awarded for being the fastest growing QRS in Canada from the Food Service and Hospitality magazine.  By 1990 it received numerous enquiries from abroad which resulted in the expansion into international markets.
Saint Cinnamon has grown into a franchise with locations in malls, office buildings, gas stations and convenience stores.  The menu was expanded to include crepes, wraps, sandwiches, and specialty cold beverages. The Saint Cinnamon model can fit a number of different possible retail, licensing, co-branding locations and special event venues.
Saint Cinnamon's specialty continues to be and will always be the baking of its amazing Saint Cinnamon Rolls.

About Yummy Cupcakes

The "complete cupcake business solution."
Yummy Cupcakes was founded by Executive Chef Tiffini Soforenko with the idea that cupcakes could be enjoyed more often than just special occasions, could be created in gourmet-style, and could be offered in a wide variety of flavors. In March 2004, Tiffini joined forces with husband Nik and mother Brogan, left the corporate world and together created Yummy Cupcakes. Back then, no one had ever heard of a "cupcake only" bakery, let alone ever visited one. Tiffini, Nik and Brogan introduced Yummy Cupcakes to the world based on a simple premise: be passionate about creating exceptional product, be passionate about guest services, and be passionate about doing things right. Now, with several years experience operating Yummy Cupcakes, we have developed a solid and successful business model for both Yummy Cupcakes bakeshop owners and Yummy Cupcakes customers. This, combined with our corporate experience in business operations, guest service, franchise operations and marketing, has led us to seek qualified people to join us in growing Yummy Cupcakes worldwide! If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you. We are confident that owning a Yummy Cupcakes franchise is a tremendous opportunity. As a Yummy Cupcakes Owner/Operator, you'll have the benefit of walking into a ready-made system. We have spent the past few years trying, testing, and refining our business so that it's a business model that works. With your own business experience, drive and energy and our working business model, we have a winning combination!

There are three available programs:
1. Single Bakeshop Program
2. Area Development Program
3. Satellite Development Program