Cupcakes vs Factory Donuts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cupcakes Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Investment $267,500 - $381,000$213,300 - $341,300
Franchise Fee $50,000$20,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2.5%
Year Founded 20022017
Year Franchised 20082017
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Term Of Agreement -10 years +10
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Cupcakes Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Cupcakes Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/-
Start-up Costs -/--/-
Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
Cupcakes Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations -Most Factory Donuts will employ 10-20 employees

Expansion Plans

 
Cupcakes Franchise
Factory Donuts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
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 Factory Donuts

Factory Donuts is more than just a business of making great tasting donuts and coffee. It’s a culture. At Factory Donuts you will be part of a family; whether it’s as an employee or as a franchise partner. The founders' background and their beliefs for a well operated, highly efficient, and value oriented business strategy make Factory Donuts a stand out business model that others strive to be. 
The business model at Factory Donuts is about simplicity and efficiency. Donuts are a billion dollar industry and growing. The idea of a fresh, made to order donut along with premium coffee drinks is a segment that Factory Donuts will fill.