Cupcakes vs Dixie Cream Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cupcakes Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
Investment $267,500 - $381,000$196,000 - $413,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$25,000
Royalty Fee -6%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 20021929
Year Franchised 20080
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Term Of Agreement -20 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Cupcakes Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
Experience -Dixie Cream actively searches for candidates with a strong background in business management.

Financing Options
 
Cupcakes Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Cupcakes Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing -Beautiful Brands will have available for the franchisees a complete Grand Opening and on going Local Store Marketing program.
Operations -At least one owner or a designated manager must be involved on a full-time basis and must be responsible for the day-to-day operations and management.

Expansion Plans
 
Cupcakes Franchise
Dixie Cream Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

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.

About Dixie Cream

Bite for bite, more delite.
With more than 80 years of donut-making to our name, Dixie Cream knows how to make donuts that defy comparison. Notice that our donuts are a little taller than others. Notice, too, the golden band around the middle of a Dixie Cream. That's our promise of light and creamy melt-in-your-mouth goodness that just gets better by the bite.
As a Dixie Cream franchisee 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 * Operating manuals, policies, procedures, and business management systems.