Mrs. Fields vs Arizona Bread Company Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mrs. Fields Franchise
Arizona Bread Company Franchise
Investment $166,806 - $410,500$149,000 - $341,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19771994
Year Franchised 19902002
Term Of Agreement 7 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 7 years20 years
Renewal Fee -1/2 of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mrs. Fields Franchise
Arizona Bread Company Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

  • Management skills

  • Financing Options

     
    Mrs. Fields Franchise
    Arizona Bread Company Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support

     
    Mrs. Fields Franchise
    Arizona Bread Company Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Ad slicks, National mediaCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 13 - 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Mrs. Fields Franchise
    Arizona Bread Company Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Mrs. Fields

    Mrs. Fields Cookies started in 1977 and has been in the Famous Brands portfolio since 2000. Today the company has over
    300 locations in over 20 countries. Mrs. Fields has been a pioneer in cookies and based goods.

    Through its franchisees' retail stores; it is one of the largest retailers of freshly baked, on-premises specialty cookies and brownies in the world and the largest retailer of soft-serve frozen yogurt with live active cultures. Its franchise systems operate through a network of more than 800 franchised and licensed locations throughout the United States and in 25 foreign countries. In addition, it operates an internet and catalog gifting business, and has entered into licensing arrangements that leverage awareness of its core brands among its retail customer base.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a retail store ranges from $251,995 to $410,500.
    This includes $35,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a retail kiosk
    ranges from $166,806 t0 $233,640.
    This includes $35,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.



    About Arizona Bread Company


    The Arizona Bread Company began in 1994 and immediately established itself as the premier bakery/cafe in Scottsdale Arizona.

    We are a fast casual artisan bakery offering breads, made from scratch soups, gourmet sandwiches and desserts in an engaging environment and featuring award-winning food. Arizona Bread Company uses only the freshest ingredients using no preservatives, additives, bases or conditioners. Every sandwich is prepared to order so it is served at its freshest. We have evolved into a rather unique niche offering alternatives to traditional fast food concepts.

    Arizona Bread has consistently been recognized as the premier purveyor of quality breads in the Metro Phoenix Area since 1994 as evidenced by our numerous awards and customer loyalty base.

    The Arizona Bread Company produces natural breads and does not use any additives, bases, conditioners or preservatives as many bakeries do. Many of our bread products contain zero fat.