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Blendz Franchise System Inc.

Salads, panini, smoothies, soups

Background

Founded: 2002 Franchising since: 2005
267 E. Campbell Ave., #200
Campbell, California 95008
Phone:
(866)425-3639


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 25 employee(s); 5 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2008 11 0 0 0
2007 2 0 0 5
2006 1 0 0 4
2005 1 0 0 4

Where Seeking Franchisees
Outside the U.S.: Asia, Canada, Central america, Eastern europe, Middle east, Mexico, South america, Western europe

Exclusive territories available.

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $277.1K-350.4K
Franchise fee: $25K
Ongoing royalty fee: 6%
Term of agreement: 10 years, renewable
Express/kiosk option available

Type of Financing Available
In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee No No
Startup Costs No Yes
Equipment No Yes
Inventory No Yes
Accounts Receivable No No
Payroll No No

Qualifications
Net worth requirement: $300K
Cash liquidity requirement: $70K
Business Experience:
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills

Operations
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12 - 12
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 4 weeks
  • At franchisee's location: 1 week
  • Home study : 1 week

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Toll-free phone line
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations

Marketing Support
  • Co-op advertising
  • Ad slicks
  • Regional advertising

Rankings

Franchise 500® rank:
#423 (2009);

Top New Ranking:
#38 (2009);


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