San Francisco Bread Company vs The Hummingbird Bakery Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
San Francisco Bread Company Franchise
The Hummingbird Bakery Franchise
Investment $370,000 - $450,000N/A
Franchise Fee $35,000N/A
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 2001-
Year Franchised 2003-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee $10K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
San Francisco Bread Company Franchise
The Hummingbird Bakery Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		•  Previous experience in the food retail sector. Full day to day involvement with company operations, with an infrastructure dedicated to the development of the brand. Access to adequate capital, initial minimum cash investment of £1 million. Strong knowledge of market trends, real estate, governmental issues, distribution (including supply chain) and labour in your chosen market. Franchise partner must have the resources and be willing to send multiple managers and several key bakery employees to London for a 3 month training programme. Cultural ‘fit’ with The Hummingbird Bakery.

    Financing Options
     
    San Francisco Bread Company Franchise
    The Hummingbird Bakery 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
    The Hummingbird Bakery Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    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
    The Hummingbird Bakery Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    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 The Hummingbird Bakery

    The Hummingbird Bakery is the leader in American style baking in the UK. We always bake on site at each branch, daily and throughout the day to ensure our cakes and cupcakes are always fresh, beautiful and decorative. The Hummingbird Bakery does not franchise in the UK. The Hummingbird Bakery is now considering expansion opportunities in selected markets with experienced food retail franchisees. We require access to adequate capital, initial minimum cash investment of £1 million.