Robins Donuts vs Factory Donuts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Investment $325,000$213,300 - $341,300
Franchise Fee $25,000$20,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 19752017
Year Franchised -2017
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -Most Factory Donuts will employ 10-20 employees

Expansion Plans
 
Robins Donuts Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion No-

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 Factory Donuts

Factory Donuts is more than just a business of making great tasting donuts and coffee. It’s a culture. At Factory Donuts you will be part of a family; whether it’s as an employee or as a franchise partner. The founders' background and their beliefs for a well operated, highly efficient, and value oriented business strategy make Factory Donuts a stand out business model that others strive to be. 
The business model at Factory Donuts is about simplicity and efficiency. Donuts are a billion dollar industry and growing. The idea of a fresh, made to order donut along with premium coffee drinks is a segment that Factory Donuts will fill.