Candy Express vs Leonidas Chocolates - Western Canada Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Candy Express vs Leonidas Chocolates - Western Canada including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Candy Express Franchise
Leonidas Chocolates - Western Canada Franchise
Investment $125,000 - $175,000$50,000 - $100,000
Franchise Fee $25,000N/A
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1988-
Year Franchised 1989-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $2K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Candy Express Franchise
Leonidas Chocolates - Western Canada Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Candy Express Franchise
Leonidas Chocolates - Western Canada Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/Yes-/-
Payroll No/Yes-/-

Training & Support

 
Candy Express Franchise
Leonidas Chocolates - Western Canada Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

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

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Expansion Plans

 
Candy Express Franchise
Leonidas Chocolates - Western Canada Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Candy Express

Beginning with four company-owned stores in1988, Candy Express locations have served a variety of sweets to customers in malls and shopping centers throughout the United States and into Saudi Arabia, the site of the company's first international license.

About Leonidas Chocolates - Western Canada

Leonidas is a renowned chocolate brand offering more than 100 types of Belgian chocolates in 1400 points of sale worldwide. The Leonidas franchise promises the following to its franchisees: "you will never be on your own". Teams of professionals will be supporting the franchisees at every step: - Help in finding the best location - Boutique decoration - Advice pertaining to the purchase of supplies - Practical training throughout the carrier They will provide help to the franchisees both in sales and logistics. The franchisor is currently developing internationally. Some of the figures may vary depending on your country and will be confirmed to you by the franchisor as you request information.