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Saint Cinnamon Bake Shoppe

Largest cinnamon-roll franchise in Canada. The rolls are made and baked daily at each location. The franchisee is given two weeks of intensive training in all aspects of operations.

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

1986

Franchising Since:

1986

Operating Units:
Franchised Units:	80	98.8%
Company-Owned Units:	1	1.2%
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Total Operating Units:	81	100%

Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:	0	0%	In 0 States
Canada:	61	70.1%	In 4 Canadian Provinces
International:	26	29.9%	In 8 Foreign Countries
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Total:	87	100%

North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density	Units
1. Ontario	31
2. Quebec	27
3. New Brunswick	2

Registered in Following Registration States:

Financial Requirements

Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:	$
Cash Investment:	$40-75K
Total Investment:	$144-265K
Average Total Investment:	$204K

Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:	$25K
Average Franchise Fee:	$25K
On-Going Royalty:	6%
Average Royalty:	6%
Advertising Fee:	1-3%

Average Number of Employees:

2 Full-time, 5 Part-time

Space Needs (in square footage):

300-600

Preferred Sites:

Regional Mall

Other Sites:

Encourage Conversions?

Not Applicable

Earnings Claims Provided?

Listed in the SBA Registry?

Support and Training

International Franchise Association:	No
Canadian Franchise Association:	No
Franchisee Association/Member:	No
Size of Corporate Staff:	7
Site Selection Assistance?	Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?	Yes
Financial Assistance?	N/A

Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:	No
National Advertising:	No
Regional Advertising:	No
Local Advertising:	No
Marketing Materials:	None Specified
Additional Services:	None Specified
Other Marketing Support:	None Specified

On-Going Support:
Central Data Processing:	Included in Fees
Central Purchasing:	Included in Fees
Field Operation Evaluation:	Included in Fees
Field Training:	Included in Fees
Initial Store Opening:	At Additional Cost
Inventory Control:	Included in Fees
Franchisee Newsletter:	Included in Fees
Regional or National Meetings:	At Additional Cost
800 Telephone Hotline:	Not Applicable

Training:
1. ON	2 Weeks

Franchisee Qualifications

Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important):

Financial Net Worth:	4
General Business Experience:	4
Specific Industry Experience:	4
Formal Education:	4
Psychological Profile:	4
Personal Interview(s):	5

Minority Representation

Units Owned by Minorities:
African-American:	N/A
Asian-American:	N/A
Hispanic:	N/A
Native American:	N/A
Other:	N/A
Specific Minority:	N/A

Terms of Contract

Term of Initial Contract:	10 Year(s)
Term of Renewal Period:	10 Year(s)
Passive Ownership:	Not Allowed
Area Development Agreements?	No
Sub-Franchising Contracts?	Yes
Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory?	Yes

Expansion Plans

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months:

U.S.:	Yes
Canada:	Yes
Overseas:	Yes, Middle East, Europe, South & Central America

Franchisor Background

Year Established:

Franchising Since:

Operating Units:

Geographic Distribution:

North America: