Robins Donuts vs Williams Fresh Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Robins Donuts vs Williams Fresh Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Williams Fresh Cafe Franchise
Investment $325,000$300,000 - And Up
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee -1.5%
Year Founded 19751993
Year Franchised -1994
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Williams Fresh Cafe Franchise
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Financing Options
 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Williams Fresh Cafe Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
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Williams Fresh Cafe Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
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Expansion Plans
 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Williams Fresh Cafe Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion NoNo

Company Overviews

About Robins Donuts

Since it's inception in 1975, Robin's has grown from 1store in Thunder Bay, ON, one of the top grossing donut chain in Western Canada. With over 130 locations situated between Vancouver Island and Prince Edward Island, Robin's has established itself as one of the senior franchise organizations in North America. Robin's is privately owned, 100% Canadian Corporation. Our focus is to offer our customers a consistently high quality product at a value price in a clean/friendly environment.

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#60 in Canada's Top franchises.

About Williams Fresh Cafe

The Williams story begins in 1993, born as Williams Coffee Pub at its first location in Stratford, Ontario. Quickly making its mark as the home of quality food and beverages offering healthy choices served in and a relaxing atmosphere, Williams has grown to become a recognized and respected brand with over 25 locations across Ontario.

From the early riser looking for a specialty coffee or fresh baked good, to the business lunch crowd, to dinner and dessert groups, Williams is the ideal meeting place for any occasion. Our unique approach is our table service style combined with our delicious range of menu items designed to meet consumer needs at all day parts. That’s what differentiates us in the fast casual category!

A unique quick service concept, blending the best elements of a contemporary cafe, coffee bar and restaurant, all served in a warm relaxing atmosphere. Williams is known as a meeting place with quick, modified table service and affordable pricing. In addition to our in-store menu that offers a wide variety of choices, including healthier alternatives, we also offer catering, drive-thru service and take-out service.