Cinnzeo vs GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cinnzeo Franchise
GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
Investment $214,000 - $621,000$187,100 - $1,311,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19872017
Year Franchised 19982019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $4K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cinnzeo Franchise
GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Cinnzeo Franchise
    GFG Bakery-Cafe 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
    GFG Bakery-Cafe 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
    GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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 GFG Bakery-Cafe

    "GFG

    Made in Greece, Locally Sourced, and Fresh Baked Daily -  our authentic Greek cafe and restaurant
    brings Greece to you.
    The #NextBigThing in fast casual. Everything else has been done!
    Greek From Greece Cafe Cuisine is growing nationwide, spreading a love for Greek culture across the US.


    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a standard Greek From Greece Cafe franchise is $455,100 to $1,311,000. This includes between $275,000 and $714,000 that must be
    paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a kiosk Greek From Greece Cafe franchise is $187,100 to $368,000. This includes between $115,000 and $159,000 that must be
    paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate.