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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mrs. Fields vs Rise Biscuits & Donuts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $166,806 - $410,500 | N/A |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1977 | 2012 |
Year Franchised | 1990 | 2014 |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 7 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
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/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Ad slicks, National media | - |
Operations |
International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
“Before opening his tiny biscuit and doughnut shop in 2012, chef Tom Ferguson drove cross-country to sample the best of both comfort foods and came back inspired. His huge, flaky biscuits are served with usual combinations of local toppings like fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese, or Big Spoon Roasters peanut butter with Farmer’s Daughter jam. Daily sandwich specials (coq au vin, country-fried steak with gravy) usually sell out early.”