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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Beard Papa's Sweets Cafe vs BeaverTails including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Investment | $159,000 - $475,000 | $15,000 - $500,000 |
| Franchise Fee | $47,500 - $57,500 | $30,000 |
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | - | 3% |
| Year Founded | 1998 | 1978 |
| Year Franchised | 1998 | 1989 |
| Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
| Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
| Renewal Fee | negotiated | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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| Training | - | 1-week hands on and marketing |
| Support | Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations | On going. |
| Marketing | Regional advertising | - |
| Operations |
80% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7 - 7
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
| Canada Expansion | No | - |
| International Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada's favourite snack food pastry is actively seeking franchisees. Our 100+ points of sale have served our pastries to presidents & celebrities at some of Canada's favourite leisure sites. Thousands of customers enjoy this treat at amusement parks, resort villages, tourist towns, boardwalks & waterfront areas. Simple operations, reasonable investment and a diverse menu, including our signature pastry & bites, smoothies, gelato, frozen yogurt & poutine make this a delicious opportunity!