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At a Glance
Products & Services: Homemade ice cream
Number of Locations: 239
Total Investment: $175K - 1.26M
Founded: 1989
Began Franchising: 1993
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2010 | 225 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 239 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008 | 253 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Northeast, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia.
Alaska, Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, Northeast, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Southeast, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Vermont, West Virginia.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $175,000 - $1,258,200
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $27,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $20,000 - $27,500
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
30% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15 - 30. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 13 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
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