Lox of Bagels vs Duck Donuts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Lox of Bagels Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Investment $135,000 - $165,000$348,350 - $568,000
Franchise Fee $19,000$30,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 19862006
Year Franchised 19952013
Term Of Agreement 5 years +5-
Term Of Agreement 5 years +5-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Lox of Bagels Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Experience -We require a minimum of $150,000 in liquid funds (cash, savings, mutual funds, stocks, etc.) and a minimum of $500,000 in total net worth to financially support opening a new Duck Donuts franchise.

Financing Options
 
Lox of Bagels Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Lox of Bagels Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Training On-Site 4 DaysOn-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
Support Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening

Inventory Control

800 Telephone Hotline

Purchasing Co-ops Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Co-op Advertising Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing
Operations Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 3 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed

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Expansion Plans
 
Lox of Bagels Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion YesYes

Company Overviews

About Lox of Bagels

Retail bagel bakery with gourmet coffees, espresso, juices and specialty breads.

About Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts prides itself on providing its customers warm, delicious and made-to-order donuts in a unique in-store experience. We are seeking experienced franchisees who share our vision and commitment of offering a welcoming, family-friendly and delicious experience as we continue our growth throughout the United States.

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