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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Arizona Bread Company vs Yummy Cupcakes including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $149,000 - $341,500 | $185,679 - $325,665 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1% |
Year Founded | 1994 | 2004 |
Year Franchised | 2002 | 2011 |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 20 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | 1/2 of current franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | The enjoyment of working in your community, being a contributing community small business and supporting your community. A pride of ownership and sense of social responsibility. If you have the enthusiasm, drive and commitment to growing your own empire, we want to talk with you. |
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Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Yummy Cupcakes will provide you with all the tools you will need in your business. *Local and national marketing to include sales, advertising, promotions, public relations as well as local and national press *Training programs, on-going seminars and conferences *On-site staff to assist with store openings *Marketing manuals to assist you in the day-to-day marketing of your business *A team of Yummy Cupcakes professionals specifically dedicated to supporting your ongoing growth and success |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising | - |
Operations |
Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 13 - 15
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | No | Yes |
The Arizona Bread Company began in 1994 and immediately established itself as the premier bakery/cafe in Scottsdale Arizona.
We are a fast casual artisan bakery offering breads, made from scratch soups, gourmet sandwiches and desserts in an engaging environment and featuring award-winning food. Arizona Bread Company uses only the freshest ingredients using no preservatives, additives, bases or conditioners. Every sandwich is prepared to order so it is served at its freshest. We have evolved into a rather unique niche offering alternatives to traditional fast food concepts.
Arizona Bread has consistently been recognized as the premier
purveyor of quality breads in the Metro Phoenix Area since 1994 as
evidenced by our numerous awards and customer loyalty base.