Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | COBS Bread | |
| Investment | 100000 - 200000 | 400000 - 750000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 4.50% | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | 0.50% | 3% |
| Year Founded | 1975 | 2003 |
| Year Franchised | 1984 | 2006 |
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| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | COBS Bread | |
| Experience | ||
Financing Options |
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| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | COBS Bread | |
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| Equipment | ||
| Inventory | ||
| Receivables | ||
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Training & Support |
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| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | COBS Bread | |
| Training | Headquarters 4 Weeks | Throughout the 16 week training program, our training consultants will teach you everything you need to know about managing your COBS Bread bakery. This includes how to monitor and manage operations and finance, the full baking process, production planning, stock control, marketing, managing staff and wages, performance and recruitment management, occupational health and safety, and more, including: * Product knowledge and handling. * Bakery team training and customer service. * Marketing and promotions. * Purchasing and inventory control. * Effective management practices. * Bakery staff development. The COBS Bread Franchise Training Program takes place in a bakery environment, at designated bakery locations. It is conducted over three months, following a three week orientation. During this time potential franchisees acquire the necessary competencies required to operate a COBS Bread bakery. In addition to this, they attend off-site additional training on an ongoing basis when the need arises. |
| Support | Central Purchasing: Included in Fees Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline | COBS Bread train franchisees to operate their business at a profit, offer experienced 'hands-on' group management, proven business procedures and systems. To meet the changing demands of customers, COBS Bread continues to enhance systems, policies, departmental structures and guidelines, to provide franchisees with more streamlined, relevant and timely support. |
| Marketing | The COBS Bread brand is distinctive - from the delightful service to the high quality freshly baked breads day after day. ‘Real people' baking ‘real bread' while demonstrating ‘real delight,' is the cornerstone of our group marketing strategy. Parent company Bakers Delight, has a strong, recognisable brand. COBS Bread is closely aligned with the Bakers Delight brand, leveraging existing brand awareness. Over time the COBS Bread brand will become more recognisable and continue to grow. Strategic marketing support is offered in the areas of advertising, media, design, product, pricing, public relations, merchandising and market research. Franchisees also have the flexibility to conduct campaigns at a local level. Local marketing supports corporate strategies, leveraging the advertising dollar. | |
| Operations | Average Number of Employees: 8 Full-time, 12 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed | |
Expansion Plans |
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| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | COBS Bread | |
| US Expansion | Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina | |
| Canada Expansion | ||
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | 4.50% |
| COBS Bread | 7% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | 0.50% |
| COBS Bread | 3% |
| Year Founded | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | 1975 |
| COBS Bread | 2003 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | 1984 |
| COBS Bread | 2006 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | 15 years +10 |
| COBS Bread | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
| Equipment | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs} | |
| COBS Bread | |
| Inventory | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
| Receivables | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
| Payroll | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | Headquarters 4 Weeks |
| COBS Bread | Throughout the 16 week training program, our training consultants will teach you everything you need to know about managing your COBS Bread bakery. This includes how to monitor and manage operations and finance, the full baking process, production planning, stock control, marketing, managing staff and wages, performance and recruitment management, occupational health and safety, and more, including: * Product knowledge and handling. * Bakery team training and customer service. * Marketing and promotions. * Purchasing and inventory control. * Effective management practices. * Bakery staff development. The COBS Bread Franchise Training Program takes place in a bakery environment, at designated bakery locations. It is conducted over three months, following a three week orientation. During this time potential franchisees acquire the necessary competencies required to operate a COBS Bread bakery. In addition to this, they attend off-site additional training on an ongoing basis when the need arises. |
| Support | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | Central Purchasing: Included in Fees Field Operation Evaluation: Included in Fees Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter Regional or National Meetings 800 Telephone Hotline |
| COBS Bread | COBS Bread train franchisees to operate their business at a profit, offer experienced 'hands-on' group management, proven business procedures and systems. To meet the changing demands of customers, COBS Bread continues to enhance systems, policies, departmental structures and guidelines, to provide franchisees with more streamlined, relevant and timely support. |
| Marketing | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | The COBS Bread brand is distinctive - from the delightful service to the high quality freshly baked breads day after day. ‘Real people' baking ‘real bread' while demonstrating ‘real delight,' is the cornerstone of our group marketing strategy. Parent company Bakers Delight, has a strong, recognisable brand. COBS Bread is closely aligned with the Bakers Delight brand, leveraging existing brand awareness. Over time the COBS Bread brand will become more recognisable and continue to grow. Strategic marketing support is offered in the areas of advertising, media, design, product, pricing, public relations, merchandising and market research. Franchisees also have the flexibility to conduct campaigns at a local level. Local marketing supports corporate strategies, leveraging the advertising dollar. |
| Operations | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | Average Number of Employees: 8 Full-time, 12 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed |
| COBS Bread | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina |
| COBS Bread | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |
| International Expansion | |
| Baldinos Giant Jersey Subs | |
| COBS Bread | |