We're Rolling Pretzel Company vs Donut King Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of We're Rolling Pretzel Company vs Donut King including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
Donut King Franchise
Investment $91,000 - $223,000$295,000 - $340,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$55,000
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee 2%3%
Year Founded 1996-
Year Franchised 1998-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $1K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
Donut King Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
    Donut King Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
    Donut King Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    We're Rolling Pretzel Company Franchise
    Donut King Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About We're Rolling Pretzel Company

    Kevin Krabill founded We're Rolling Pretzel Co. in 1996 with his own proprietary pretzel dough recipe. Based in Alliance, Ohio, the private company began franchising in 1998 and offers franchises in both traditional and nontraditional locations, including regional shopping malls, airports, amusement parks and universities.
    We're Rolling Pretzel Company has superior quality pretzels and drinks as well as the best menu variety of any pretzel franchise company.  The franchise system is supported by food service professionals who have decades of experience in the industry as well as Associates who have experience in all aspects of restaurant operations and marketing.
    Veteran Incentives  10% off franchise fee

    About Donut King

    During the past three decades, Donut King has evolved into Australia’s largest specialty donut and coffee destination, with more than 330 outlets across Australia, New Zealand, China, Papua New Guinea and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Apart from its world-famous DK Cinnamon Donuts, Donut King also treats customers of all ages to 'original' and 'classic' donut ranges, milkshakes; Quake Shakes®, frozen beverages, hot dogs, ice creams, toasts, and its very own blend of espresso coffee, Royal Bean. We offer a large range of store types ranging from a drive thru operation to a full format inline cafe or kiosk with seating.