Cinnamon City vs The Donut Baker Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Cinnamon City vs The Donut Baker including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cinnamon City Franchise
The Donut Baker Franchise
Investment $79,900 - $119,900$68,000 - $150,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee -2%local +2%Nat'l
Year Founded 1992-
Year Franchised 1996-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cinnamon City Franchise
The Donut Baker Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Cinnamon City Franchise
    The Donut Baker 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
     
    Cinnamon City Franchise
    The Donut Baker Franchise
    Training -The Donut Baker Academy offers a broad range of technical and managerial courses. The training is designed to provide you with the key skills required to run your stores with a passion for quality - a passion your customers will sense and appreciate through their overall experience at the store. The Donut Baker also offers onsite training by its experienced professionals and has a specialized team taht can assist your local team in opening a new store.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsThe Donut Baker will support you from the moment you sign a contract to the time your store - or stores - open. And the support continues during operation through continuous monitoring of your store, helping you to achieve a consistent high level of customer experience. We also help you promote your business by marketing the brand effectively within your territory. Because our ultimate goal is the same as yours - to generate solid returns on investment by running the business professionally and with the full support of The Donut Baker's proven systems.
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Cinnamon City Franchise
    The Donut Baker Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Cinnamon City

    Cinnamon City is an established franchise opportunity . . . with a difference! Our distinctive approach enables us to take our full range of irresistible, fresh-baked taste sensations to a whole new level of consumer appeal! The aroma of fresh cinnamon rolls provide a cosy, welcoming haven in which to enjoy a few relaxing moments.
    Cinnamon City's "Fresh to You" service reinforces our classic, country-kitchen personality and demonstrates the care and quality that goes into all of our fresh made taste temptations. Headquartered in British Columbia, Cinnamon City is applauded by industry experts as one of the fastest growing franchises in Canada - and we affirm our national stature with an aggressive expansion strategy that promises equal recognition in the international community. In addition to marketing established, positive-cash-flow sites in prime mall locations, we seek to develop new locations for a select group of strategic partners wishing to participate in this high-growth business opportunity.

    About The Donut Baker

    Becoming a successful franchisee with The Donut Baker isn't as daunting as it might seem. Naturally, there will be challenges but the basic requirements you need to overcome them and make your franchise work are assets you probably already possess. Essentially, we at The Donut Baker look for highly motivated organizations or entrepreneurs with a sincere commitment to building a retail brand in their territory. More specifically, we believe that to succeed in the franchise business one needs to have the 3 Cs - Capital, Commitment, and Competence. And the same applies to you as an aspiring franchisee.