The Fudge Company
Homemade fudge & candyBackground
Founded: 1978 Franchising since: 1981
Based in Charlevoix, Michigan, The Fudge Company began in 1978 and started franchising in 1981.
Franchisor has 2 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Hawaii, Michigan, Oregon, United states
Exclusive territories available.
Based in Charlevoix, Michigan, The Fudge Company began in 1978 and started franchising in 1981.
|
103 Belvedere Ave. Charlevoix, Michigan 49720 |
Phone: (231)547-9941 |
Franchisor has 2 employee(s)
Franchise Growth
| Year | U.S. Franchises | Canadian Franchises | Foreign Franchises | Company Owned |
| 2005 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Hawaii, Michigan, Oregon, United states
Exclusive territories available.
Costs and Fees
|
Total investment: $32K-45K Franchise fee: $12.5K-15K |
Ongoing royalty fee: 3% Term of agreement: Term of agreement renewable |
Type of Financing Available
| In-House | Third Party | |
| Franchise Fee | No | No |
| Startup Costs | No | No |
| Equipment | No | No |
| Inventory | No | No |
| Accounts Receivable | No | No |
| Payroll | No | No |
Qualifications
Cash liquidity requirement: $35K
Business Experience:
- Retail experience preferred
Operations
- 20% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3
- Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training and Support
Training
Ongoing Support
- Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
- At franchisee's location: 3-5 days
Ongoing Support
- Grand opening