LaMar's Donuts vs Dreamy Donuts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of LaMar's Donuts vs Dreamy Donuts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
LaMar's Donuts Franchise
Dreamy Donuts Franchise
Investment $288,500 - $366,500$300,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee $28,500$60,000
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 1960-
Year Franchised 1993-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
LaMar's Donuts Franchise
Dreamy Donuts Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• Whilst experience in the food retail industry will be looked upon favourably, formal experience is not always necessary, as our comprehensive training program is designed to prepare you for running the business operation. What matters most to us; is that our franchisees share the same passion and enthusiasm for the Dreamy Donuts business that we do.

    Financing Options
     
    LaMar's Donuts Franchise
    Dreamy Donuts 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
     
    LaMar's Donuts Franchise
    Dreamy Donuts Franchise
    Training As needed-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    LaMar's Donuts Franchise
    Dreamy Donuts Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About LaMar's Donuts

    Ray Lamar found his way into the donut business at the age of 17, working as a fryer at a Kansas City, Missouri, shop. Lamar made his way up to being a partner in the company, but World War II cut the partnership short. Upon his return, Lamar earned a degree in economics and began a career as a stockbroker, but donuts remained the business he truly loved.

    In 1960, nearly 30 years after first manning the fryer, Lamar opened his first LaMar's Donuts shop in Kansas City. The company began franchising in 1993 and is now based in Englewood, Colorado.

    About Dreamy Donuts

    Since 2006, The Dreamy Donuts business is a premium donut and coffee franchise operation with stores in Australia and New Zealand and with a view to the world. We take pride in using the finest ingredients throughout our entire Dreamy Donuts range to make sure we are able to create what we consider to be the best tasting donuts possible. We also have our own premium Dreamy Donuts blend of coffee, delicious cold beverages and can provide donut cakes for special occasions. There are two things that we never compromise on; quality product and exceptional customer service standards. The Dreamy Donuts business has become a fast growing franchise in a relative short time. This is not surprising given the demand for our gourmet donut flavours, high quality product and dedication to great customer service. Our success can also be attributed to the hard work and dedication of the 'Dream Team', made up of our staff, our franchisees and their team members.
    All Dreamy Donuts franchisees have access to a complete franchise system which comprises site selection, development, fit out and training combined with ongoing management, marketing, operational and other support. The future looks bright for the Dreamy Donuts business as we grow within Australia and overseas.
    As of 2015, Dreamy Donuts had 15 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.