Erik's DeliCafe vs Dixie Cream Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
Investment $303,500 - $521,600$196,000 - $413,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19731929
Year Franchised 19860
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
    		• Dixie Cream actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business management.

    Financing Options
     
    Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
    Dixie Cream 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
     
    Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
    Dixie Cream Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksBeautiful Brands will have available for the franchisees a complete Grand Opening and on going Local Store Marketing program.
    Operations 78% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 16

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

    		At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Erik's DeliCafe Franchise
    Dixie Cream Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Erik's DeliCafe

    After receiving his bachelor's degree in business and marketing, Erik Johnson tried his hand at accounting, security, food service and real estate before purchasing a 600-square-foot store in Scotts Valley, California, back in 1973. With help from his family, Johnson founded Erik's Deli Cafe, a quick-service and catering restaurant that served sandwiches, salads, soups and baked goods.

    Johnson expanded his chain throughout Northern California before selling the first franchise in 1986.

    About Dixie Cream

    Bite for bite, more delite.
    With more than 80 years of donut-making to our name, Dixie Cream knows how to make donuts that defy comparison. Notice that our donuts are a little taller than others. Notice, too, the golden band around the middle of a Dixie Cream. That's our promise of light and creamy melt-in-your-mouth goodness that just gets better by the bite.
    As a Dixie Cream franchisee you will receive support in these specific areas: * Facility planning on site location and architectural design * Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements * Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation * Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers * Kitchen/ Back of the House Workflow design * Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team * Ongoing updates for increasing profitability * Products with high industry demand * Efficiency in all systems * Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services * Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems.