Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Investment | 125000 - 160000 | 226700 - 425500 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | 3% | 2.50% |
| Year Founded | 1984 | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | 1986 | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Experience | You will need prior experience in running a business, preferably retail. Passion - We want you to be excited and enthusiastic about owning a cupcake shop. Involvement - You are expected be involved in your business on a daily basis, because we find greater success with owners that are actively involved in the operation of their shop. This business requires real commitment, attention to detail, and hard work. | |
Financing Options |
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| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Franchise Fees | ||
| Start-up Costs | ||
| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
| Payroll | ||
Training & Support |
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| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Training | 1. Head Office 1 Week 2. Franchised Store 1 Week 3. Own Store 1 Week | On-The-Job Training: 91 hours Classroom Training: 52 hours |
| Support | Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app | |
| Operations | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| US Expansion | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | 5% |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | 3% |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | 2.50% |
| Year Founded | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | 1984 |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | 2007 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | 1986 |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | 2008 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | 10 Years +10 |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | You will need prior experience in running a business, preferably retail. Passion - We want you to be excited and enthusiastic about owning a cupcake shop. Involvement - You are expected be involved in your business on a daily basis, because we find greater success with owners that are actively involved in the operation of their shop. This business requires real commitment, attention to detail, and hard work. |
Financing Options |
|
| Franchise Fees | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Equipment | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery} | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Inventory | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Receivables | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| Payroll | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
Training & Support |
|
| Training | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | 1. Head Office 1 Week 2. Franchised Store 1 Week 3. Own Store 1 Week |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | On-The-Job Training: 91 hours Classroom Training: 52 hours |
| Support | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | Field Operation Evaluation Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings: At Additional Cost |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform |
| Marketing | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | Ad Templates National Media Social media SEO Email marketing Loyalty program/app |
| Operations | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | Average Number of Employees: 2 Full-time, 4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Allowed, But Discouraged |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
Expansion Plans |
|
| US Expansion | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | Nationwide, Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |
| International Expansion | |
| Mrs. Powell's Bakery Eatery | |
| Gigi's Cupcakes | |