BeaverTails vs Cupcakes Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
BeaverTails Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Investment $15,000 - $500,000$267,500 - $381,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 5%-
Advertising Fee 3%-
Year Founded 19782002
Year Franchised 19892008
Term Of Agreement --
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Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
BeaverTails Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
BeaverTails Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
BeaverTails Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
Training 1-week hands on and marketing-
Support On going.-
Marketing --
Operations --

Expansion Plans

 
BeaverTails Franchise
Cupcakes Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About BeaverTails

Canada's favourite snack food pastry is actively seeking franchisees. Our 100+ points of sale have served our pastries to presidents & celebrities at some of Canada's favourite leisure sites. Thousands of customers enjoy this treat at amusement parks, resort villages, tourist towns, boardwalks & waterfront areas. Simple operations, reasonable investment and a diverse menu, including our signature pastry & bites, smoothies, gelato, frozen yogurt & poutine make this a delicious opportunity!

About Cupcakes

Cupcakes is the original cupcakes bakery. Cupcakes has been baking fresh daily, cupcakes, cakes and other baked goods, since 2002. In only 6 years, Cupcakes by Heather & Lori has become a leader in the cupcakes retail bakery industry. Cupcakes is now seeking strong potential candidates for franchise and area development for national and USA expansion. The objective is to establish Cupcakes Bakeries in strategically chosen urban markets throughout North America and beyond.