THE bagel BAR vs Muffins Plus Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of THE bagel BAR vs Muffins Plus including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
THE bagel BAR Franchise
Muffins Plus Franchise
Investment $240,000 - $320,000$175,000 - $500,000
Franchise Fee $32,000$30,000 - $40,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 2002-
Year Franchised 2002-
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
THE bagel BAR Franchise
Muffins Plus Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
THE bagel BAR Franchise
Muffins Plus Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
THE bagel BAR Franchise
Muffins Plus Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans
 
THE bagel BAR Franchise
Muffins Plus Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About THE bagel BAR

The Bagel Bar franchise is a wholly owned Irish company which operates company owned and franchised stores. To ensure the highest quality product, The Bagel Bar operates an import and distribution company to supply authentic kosher bagels from the foremost bagel producer in England and have subsequently secured exclusive rights to supply the Irish market. We are now one of the largest importers and distributors of bagels in Ireland and currently supply 40% of the coffee houses/cafe's and many hotels around the Dublin area.
The Bagel Bar has the largest selection / range of flavoured bagels in the Republic of Ireland (24 flavours in total). The basic concept of The Bagel Bar is to offer a more sophisticated coffee/sandwich alternative, where people can enjoy excellent quality food in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. We pride ourselves on our customer service and have built a reputation as an eatery that offers a varied menu with excellent standards. Lately our work in developing the business has been recognized by The Irish Franchise Association, winning "Franchise Person of the Year" (Ray Cowzer) in 2004 followed by "Best Emerging Franchise" in 2005.

Our International development and growth includes Master Franchise Brand Partners in the following countries and/or regions;

  • United Arab Emirates
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Kuwait
  • Qatar
  • Azerbaijan
  • Ireland

We are currently in negotiation to further expand the brand in the following countries and/or regions;

  • Egypt
  • Lebanon
  • Libya
  • Iraq
  • Iran
  • Jordan
  • Oman
  • Yemen
  • Peru
  • Bolivia
  • Kazakhstan
  • Armenia
  • India
  • Germany
  • Switzerland
  • Austria
  • Sweden
  • United Kingdom
  • USA (Orange County, Dallas �" Texas)
  • Australia
  • Mauritius

We continue to grow and evolve the brand incorporating our signature range of products and some local and cultural recipes in our new and additional products. Our global commitment is to work with and invest in brand partners of the highest quality and caliber, which will enable the brand to continue and maintain our high levels of quality products and customer service.

About Muffins Plus

Relive - Vitality - Back to Basics

Unique and still growing, "The Muffin Plus" has 24 kiosks in Quebec and Ontario, offering customers a wide variety of refined muffins, tasty and fresh daily.

Set up available for as long as 35 years, Muffin Plus is presently the goal for freshness. At Muffin Plus, our central goal is to find a universe of flavor created through crisp and sound items, cooked nearby. We offer an extensive variety of sandwiches, top notch plates of mixed greens and solid snacks, without overlooking our flavorful biscuits that made us renowned.

Our cordial eateries are adorned with care and underline on the freshness of our items. At Muffin Plus, the energy for what we do is reflected in each part of our stores and our administration. One of a kind and offering an item exceedingly looked for after by purchasers, Muffin Plus proceeds with its development in yearly openings of new branches.