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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Treats vs Rise Biscuits & Donuts including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $121,000 - $260,000 | N/A |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 7% | - |
Advertising Fee | 1% | - |
Year Founded | 1977 | 2012 |
Year Franchised | 1979 | 2014 |
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 | -/- | -/- |
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Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
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Training & Support |
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Training | 1. Training Center 2 Weeks 2. On-Site | - |
Support | Central Purchasing Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | Average Number of Employees: 3 Full-time, 2 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Micro-bakery concept, featuring gourmet and specialty coffees and fresh-baked, on-site baked goods, including muffins, cookies and bagels. Three concept variations are available: TREATS BAKERY (~400 SF) serves the base menu offering; TREATS CAFE (~1,200 SF) also serves sandwiches (baguettes), soups and salads; TREATS COFFEE EMPORIUM (~1,200 SF) also offers coffee beans, coffee-related merchandise and sandwiches.
“Before opening his tiny biscuit and doughnut shop in 2012, chef Tom Ferguson drove cross-country to sample the best of both comfort foods and came back inspired. His huge, flaky biscuits are served with usual combinations of local toppings like fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese, or Big Spoon Roasters peanut butter with Farmer’s Daughter jam. Daily sandwich specials (coq au vin, country-fried steak with gravy) usually sell out early.”