Cinnzeo vs Mister Donut Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cinnzeo Franchise
Mister Donut Franchise
Investment $214,000 - $621,000$480,000 - $620,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$34,500 - $41,400
Royalty Fee 7%5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 1987-
Year Franchised 1998-
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee $4K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cinnzeo Franchise
Mister Donut Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options

     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Mister Donut 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

     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Mister Donut Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans

     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    Mister Donut Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Cinnzeo

    The founders of Cinnzeo got their start as franchisees for another cinnamon roll company in 1987. In the next 10 years, they opened 20 stores in Western Canada, but grew unhappy with the direction the company was aking. In 1997, the franchisees decided not to renew their contract and instead opened their own company. By 2000 Cinnzeo, now led by president Brian R. Latham, had grown from those original 20 stores to 64, expanding into the Philippines and parts of Southeast Asia.

    About Mister Donut

    Mister Donut is a fast food franchise founded in the United States in 1956, now headquartered in Japan, where it has more than 1,300 stores. The primary offerings include doughnuts, coffee, muffins and pastries. After being acquired by Allied Lyons in 1990, most North American stores became Dunkin' Donuts. Mister Donut also maintains a presence in Taiwan, South Korea, Mainland China, Philippines, Thailand, and El Salvador.