San Francisco Bread Company vs BeaverTails Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of San Francisco Bread Company vs BeaverTails including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
San Francisco Bread Company Franchise
BeaverTails Franchise
Investment $370,000 - $450,000$15,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 20011978
Year Franchised 20031989
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
San Francisco Bread Company Franchise
BeaverTails Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    San Francisco Bread Company Franchise
    BeaverTails 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
     
    San Francisco Bread Company Franchise
    BeaverTails Franchise
    Training -1-week hands on and marketing
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesOn going.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 25 - 35

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    San Francisco Bread Company Franchise
    BeaverTails Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About San Francisco Bread Company

    Each San Francisco Bread Company store bakes its own pastries and breads daily, serving individual consumers and offering unique catering options for meetings and parties. Customers stop by for a meal or just relax with a cup of their gourmet coffee. The stores all have internet access -- yet another nice touch.
    San Francisco Bread Co. is expanding via franchising. They are looking for hardworking and dedicated men and women. Benefits for the investor include being their own boss, working with a friendly and supportive company, and taking fresh baked bread home every day!

    About BeaverTails

    Canada's favourite snack food pastry is actively seeking franchisees. Our 100+ points of sale have served our pastries to presidents & celebrities at some of Canada's favourite leisure sites. Thousands of customers enjoy this treat at amusement parks, resort villages, tourist towns, boardwalks & waterfront areas. Simple operations, reasonable investment and a diverse menu, including our signature pastry & bites, smoothies, gelato, frozen yogurt & poutine make this a delicious opportunity!