Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip vs Smallcakes A Cupcakery Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip vs Smallcakes A Cupcakery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Smallcakes A Cupcakery Franchise
Investment $43,900 - $499,100$70,000 - $120,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%3%
Advertising Fee 1.5%-
Year Founded 20002008
Year Franchised 20002008
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Smallcakes A Cupcakery Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Smallcakes A Cupcakery 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/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support
 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Smallcakes A Cupcakery Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertisingBeautiful Brands will have available for the franchisees a complete Grand Opening and on going Local Store Marketing program.
Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip Franchise
Smallcakes A Cupcakery Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

Company Overviews

About Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip

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.

About Smallcakes A Cupcakery

Open your very own Smallcakes neighborhood Cupcakery. As Seen on the Food Network and The View The franchise system includes: A. Owning and operating an assigned Smallcakes, use of the brand name, trademarks, recipes, operational systems and methods, and decor. Additionally, you will receive support in these specific areas:
 * Facility planning on site location and architectural design
* Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements
* Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation
* Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers
* Kitchen/ Back of the House Workflow design
* Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team
* Ongoing updates for increasing profitability
* Products with high industry demand
* Efficiency in all systems
* Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services

* Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems
 
We specialize in freshly baked gourmet cupcakes and small batch cupcake-infused ice cream. We go above and beyond to ensure our desserts are the best.