LaMar's Donuts vs GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
LaMar's Donuts Franchise
GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
Investment $288,500 - $366,500$187,100 - $1,311,000
Franchise Fee $28,500$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19602017
Year Franchised 19932019
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
LaMar's Donuts Franchise
GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    LaMar's Donuts Franchise
    GFG 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
     
    LaMar's Donuts Franchise
    GFG Bakery-Cafe 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
    GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    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 GFG Bakery-Cafe

    "GFG

    Made in Greece, Locally Sourced, and Fresh Baked Daily -  our authentic Greek cafe and restaurant
    brings Greece to you.
    The #NextBigThing in fast casual. Everything else has been done!
    Greek From Greece Cafe Cuisine is growing nationwide, spreading a love for Greek culture across the US.


    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a standard Greek From Greece Cafe franchise is $455,100 to $1,311,000. This includes between $275,000 and $714,000 that must be
    paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a kiosk Greek From Greece Cafe franchise is $187,100 to $368,000. This includes between $115,000 and $159,000 that must be
    paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate.