House of Bread vs Yummy Cupcakes Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
House of Bread Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
Investment $157,000 - $347,000$185,679 - $325,665
Franchise Fee $35,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19962004
Year Franchised 19982011
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
House of Bread Franchise
Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • The enjoyment of working in your community, being a contributing community small business and supporting your community. A pride of ownership and sense of social responsibility. If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you.


    Financing Options

     
    House of Bread Franchise
    Yummy Cupcakes 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

     
    House of Bread Franchise
    Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives

    Yummy Cupcakes will provide you with all the tools you will need in your business. *Local and national marketing to include sales, advertising, promotions, public relations as well as local and national press *Training programs, on-going seminars and conferences *On-site staff to assist with store openings *Marketing manuals to assist you in the day-to-day marketing of your business *A team of Yummy Cupcakes professionals specifically dedicated to supporting your ongoing growth and success

    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    House of Bread Franchise
    Yummy Cupcakes Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About House of Bread

    After spending six years as a lawyer, Sheila McCann decided to do something different with her life. At Harvard Business School, she researched several business ideas before settling on a bread bakery. McCann had fond memories of baking with her grandmother as a child in Montana. Inspired by her grandmother's spirit of independence and endurance, she founded House of Bread in San Luis Obispo in 1996.

    The company targets its specialty breads to young professionals, health-conscious consumers and baby boomers looking to increase fiber in their diets. House of Bread lets customers sample its healthful, whole-grain breads and watch the bread being made. All stores feature on-site milling.

    About Yummy Cupcakes

    The "complete cupcake business solution."
    Yummy Cupcakes was founded by Executive Chef Tiffini Soforenko with the idea that cupcakes could be enjoyed more often than just special occasions, could be created in gourmet-style, and could be offered in a wide variety of flavors. In March 2004, Tiffini joined forces with husband Nik and mother Brogan, left the corporate world and together created Yummy Cupcakes. Back then, no one had ever heard of a "cupcake only" bakery, let alone ever visited one. Tiffini, Nik and Brogan introduced Yummy Cupcakes to the world based on a simple premise: be passionate about creating exceptional product, be passionate about guest services, and be passionate about doing things right. Now, with several years experience operating Yummy Cupcakes, we have developed a solid and successful business model for both Yummy Cupcakes bakeshop owners and Yummy Cupcakes customers. This, combined with our corporate experience in business operations, guest service, franchise operations and marketing, has led us to seek qualified people to join us in growing Yummy Cupcakes worldwide! If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you. We are confident that owning a Yummy Cupcakes franchise is a tremendous opportunity. As a Yummy Cupcakes Owner/Operator, you'll have the benefit of walking into a ready-made system. We have spent the past few years trying, testing, and refining our business so that it's a business model that works. With your own business experience, drive and energy and our working business model, we have a winning combination!

    There are three available programs:
    1. Single Bakeshop Program
    2. Area Development Program
    3. Satellite Development Program