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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of BeaverTails vs Smallcakes A Cupcakery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $15,000 - $500,000 | $70,000 - $120,000 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 3% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | - |
Year Founded | 1978 | 2008 |
Year Franchised | 1989 | 2008 |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Term Of Agreement | - | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 1-week hands on and marketing | - |
Support | On going. | - |
Marketing | - | Beautiful Brands will have available for the franchisees a complete Grand Opening and on going Local Store Marketing program. |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
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!
Open your very own Smallcakes neighborhood Cupcakery.
As Seen on the Food Network and The View
The franchise system includes:
A. Owning and operating an assigned Smallcakes, use of the brand name, trademarks, recipes, operational systems and methods, and decor. Additionally, you will receive support in these specific areas:
* Facility planning on site location and architectural design
* Specifications for fixtures, equipment, and leasehold improvements
* Assistance in site selection and lease negotiation
* Corporate training for Owner/Operator and Director of Operations/General Managers
* Kitchen/ Back of the House Workflow design
* Ongoing support from members of the Training and Operations Team
* Ongoing updates for increasing profitability
* Products with high industry demand
* Efficiency in all systems
* Favorable national contracts with suppliers of goods and services