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At a Glance
Products & Services: Ice cream, Italian sorbet
Number of Locations: 1,455
Total Investment: $292.4K - 438.9K
Founded: 1988
Began Franchising: 1994
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 1,100 | 0 | 333 | 22 |
| 2010 | 1,163 | 13 | 181 | 35 |
| 2009 | 1,221 | 0 | 138 | 44 |
| 2008 | 1,394 | 0 | 114 | 11 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $292,400 - $438,900
Franchise Fee: $42,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $42,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $125,000
Operations
53% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% 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: 11 days. At franchisee's location: 3 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,
Other marketing support: In-house creative services group; local store marketing support
Franchise Ranking History
Fastest-Growing: #64 (2008),
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