Atlanta Bread Company vs Paradise Bakery & Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Paradise Bakery & Cafe Franchise
Investment $629,700 - $806,300$480,000 - $1,205,000
Franchise Fee $40,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1993-
Year Franchised 1995-
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $30K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
Paradise Bakery & Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Restaurant experience
    		• * Prior experience as a successful multi-unit restaurant owner/operator;

    * Strong leadership and management skills with a minimum of 5 years in the restaurant industry;

    * Minimum net worth of $2.5 million with sufficient cash liquidity and financial resources to open and operate a minimum of 5 locations over the next 2-3 years, Paradise Bakery does not sell single-unit franchises;

    * Entrepreneurial management style that will thrive within the operational guidelines set forth in the Paradise Bakery & Cafe �Ideal Scene�;

    * And you must possess a passion for �great people serving great food�!


    Financing Options
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Paradise 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
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Paradise Bakery & Cafe Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 18

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Atlanta Bread Company Franchise
    Paradise Bakery & Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Atlanta Bread Company

    Founded in 1993 by Jerry and Basil Couvaras, Atlanta Bread Company bakery/cafes serve sandwiches, soups, salads, gourmet coffees, and fresh-baked breads and pastries for breakfast, lunchtime and dinner dining.
    Each of our locations is locally owned and operated with an emphasis on community involvement and outreach. Every night, our extra bread goes to those in need and helps keep our communities fed.

    About Paradise Bakery & Cafe

    While the "fast casual" bakery/cafe concept has gained popularity with consumers, developers and investors in recent years, Paradise Bakery & Cafe was one of the pioneers in this segment of the restaurant industry. Since its founding in 1976, the Company has followed a conservative growth strategy, choosing to establish its brand and reputation in the industry before expanding its presence. We have had significant interest in franchising opportunities as Paradise has successful street, downtown, resort, airport and mall locations. We are presently looking to franchise on a very limited basis, and only in certain key geographic markets. For those markets, we are looking for established multi-unit operators to join our passion driven culture as franchisees and make a commitment to high quality, delicious, freshly prepared food served with exceptional customer service in a warm and inviting atmosphere.