Cupcakes vs GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Cupcakes Franchise
GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
Investment $267,500 - $381,000$187,100 - $1,311,000
Franchise Fee $50,000$25,000
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Year Founded 20022017
Year Franchised 20082019
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Business Experience Requirements

 
Cupcakes Franchise
GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
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Financing Options

 
Cupcakes Franchise
GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
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Expansion Plans

 
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GFG Bakery-Cafe Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
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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 GFG Bakery-Cafe

"GFG

Made in Greece, Locally Sourced, and Fresh Baked Daily -  our authentic Greek cafe and restaurant
brings Greece to you.
The #NextBigThing in fast casual. Everything else has been done!
Greek From Greece Cafe Cuisine is growing nationwide, spreading a love for Greek culture across the US.


The total investment necessary to begin operation of a standard Greek From Greece Cafe franchise is $455,100 to $1,311,000. This includes between $275,000 and $714,000 that must be
paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate.
The total investment necessary to begin operation of a kiosk Greek From Greece Cafe franchise is $187,100 to $368,000. This includes between $115,000 and $159,000 that must be
paid to the franchisor and/or its affiliate.