Chocolate Works

Chocolates, candy, parties
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Franchise 500 2023
Franchise 500 Rank
N/R Not ranked last year
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Initial investment
$291K - $457K
Units as of 2016
21 Decrease

Company Overview

About Chocolate Works

Industry Food
Related Categories Candy, Miscellaneous Children's Businesses, Miscellaneous Full-Service Restaurants, Party/Event Services
Founded 1973
Leadership Joe Whaley, CEO
Corporate Address 114 Church St.
Freeport, NY 11520
Social Facebook

Business Overview

Franchising Since 2012 (12 years)
# of employees at HQ 20
Where seeking

This company is offering new franchises in the following US states:

This company is offering new franchises in the following international regions:

# of Units 21 (as of 2016)

Information for Franchisees

Here's what you need to know if you're interested in opening a Chocolate Works franchise.

Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees

Here's what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.

Initial Franchise Fee Information Circle
$50,000
Initial Investment Information Circle
$290,500 - $456,600
Net Worth Requirement Information Circle
$300,000 - $5,000,000
Cash Requirement Information Circle
$200,000
Veteran Incentives Information Circle
$10,000 off franchise fee
Royalty Fee Information Circle
5%
Ad Royalty Fee Information Circle
$300/mo.
Term of Agreement Information Circle
5 years
Is franchise term renewable? Yes
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Financing Options

Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.

Third Party Financing Chocolate Works has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll

Training & Support Offered

Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.

On-The-Job Training 10 days
Classroom Training 10 days
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings & Conventions
Grand Opening
Online Support
Security & Safety Procedures
Lease Negotiation
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Ad Templates
Regional Advertising

Operations

Additional details about running this franchise.

Is absentee ownership allowed? Yes
Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit? Information Circle
No
Can this franchise be run part time? Information Circle
No
# of employees required to run 3
Are exclusive territories available? Information Circle
Yes
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Updated: December 12th, 2022