Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip vs Cookie Man Franchise Comparison

Ziad S. Dalal and Doyle P. Liesenfelt founded Nestle Toll House Caf'y Chip in 2000 to serve cookies and a variety of other Nestle products. Each cafe' menu features muffins, croissants, scones, rolls, cookies, cakes, biscotti, iced and hot coffees, and other chocolate treats.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Nestle Toll House Café by Chip franchise is $214,350 to $499,100 for a dine-in unit, $149,350 to $424,750 for an in-line unit, $145,400 to $311,700 for a kiosk and $43,900 to $112,400 for a non-baking satellite cart or kiosk. This includes $37,500 ($18,750 for a non-traditional venue) that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. This also includes an additional $7,500 if a satellite location is included that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate. If you are acquiring franchise development rights, you will pay the farnchisor a development fee equal to$37,500 for the first Café to be developed and $18,750 for each additional Café to be developed.

Why a Cookie Man Franchise? * The COOKIE MAN retailing concept is a 100% all-Australian business, which was first started in 1958. * Cookie Man Pty Ltd is a member of the FRANCHISING COUNCIL OF AUSTRALIA. * COOKIE MAN's unique fresh-bake concept provides aroma and animation at point-of-sale and thus consumer appeal in a world where freshness of product is ever more important. * The unique COOKIE MAN ovens are designed and manufactured in Australia, exclusively for Cookie Man Pty Ltd.

The COOKIE MAN ovens are simple to operate and full training is provided.

What can I expect from Cookie Man? * Cookie Man provides a comprehensive franchise support system. Part of this system includes on-site training as well as provision of a detailed Operations, Training and HACCP Manual. These manuals mirror the training program we have structured, and covers most aspects of day-to-day business operation including selling skills, merchandising techniques, quality standards, product knowledge etc. * Ongoing marketing and technical support are provided. * Being part of a franchise chain which is now successful in other countries. What makes Cookie Man different from other similar franchises? * No ongoing royalties. All products with the exception of cold drinks and milk are sourced from the centralised Cookie Man warehouse and products are generally exclusive to the Cookie Man outlets. * Most existing and all new Cookie Man outlets serve espresso coffee and cold drinks. Our preference is to also incorporate tables and chairs for coffee customers to relax and be in a comfortable surrounding. * National contract & preferred supplier arrangement with Coca cola and National Foods (for Pura Milk and other dairy products) * We have been around for 50+ years, so history tells a story about survival and the strength of our retail offer.