Cupcakes vs Duck Donuts Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Cupcakes Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Investment $267,500 - $381,000$348,350 - $568,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$30,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -2%
Year Founded 20022006
Year Franchised 20082013
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Cupcakes 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
 
Cupcakes Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Cupcakes Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
Training -On-The-Job Training: 24 hours Classroom Training: 16 hours
Support -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
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Expansion Plans
 
Cupcakes Franchise
Duck Donuts Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion -Yes

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 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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