Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery vs Dreamy Donuts Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery vs Dreamy Donuts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery Franchise
Dreamy Donuts Franchise
Investment $125,000 - $160,000$300,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$60,000
Royalty Fee 5%7%
Advertising Fee 3%3%
Year Founded 1984-
Year Franchised 1986-
Term Of Agreement 10 Years +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 Years +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery Franchise
Dreamy Donuts Franchise
Experience -Whilst experience in the food retail industry will be looked upon favourably, formal experience is not always necessary, as our comprehensive training program is designed to prepare you for running the business operation. What matters most to us; is that our franchisees share the same passion and enthusiasm for the Dreamy Donuts business that we do.

Financing Options
 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery Franchise
Dreamy Donuts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery Franchise
Dreamy Donuts Franchise
Training 1. Head Office 1 Week 2. Franchised Store 1 Week 3. Own Store 1 Week-
Support Field Operation Evaluation

Field Training

Initial Store Opening

Inventory Control

Franchisee Newsletter

Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost

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Marketing --
Operations Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged

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Expansion Plans
 
Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery Franchise
Dreamy Donuts Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery

Mrs. Powell's has been in business since 1984.  We specialize in Cinnamon Rolls, but we do much more than that! We have white and wheat bread, dinner rolls, sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, brownies, soup, sandwiches and so much more.  What we really do is take care of one of the things you don't have time for anymore - baking. We cater and are always up for custom creations.

About Dreamy Donuts

Since 2006, The Dreamy Donuts business is a premium donut and coffee franchise operation with stores in Australia and New Zealand and with a view to the world. We take pride in using the finest ingredients throughout our entire Dreamy Donuts range to make sure we are able to create what we consider to be the best tasting donuts possible. We also have our own premium Dreamy Donuts blend of coffee, delicious cold beverages and can provide donut cakes for special occasions. There are two things that we never compromise on; quality product and exceptional customer service standards. The Dreamy Donuts business has become a fast growing franchise in a relative short time. This is not surprising given the demand for our gourmet donut flavours, high quality product and dedication to great customer service. Our success can also be attributed to the hard work and dedication of the 'Dream Team', made up of our staff, our franchisees and their team members.
All Dreamy Donuts franchisees have access to a complete franchise system which comprises site selection, development, fit out and training combined with ongoing management, marketing, operational and other support. The future looks bright for the Dreamy Donuts business as we grow within Australia and overseas.
As of 2015, Dreamy Donuts had 15 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand.