Year began: 1991 Franchising since: 1997
Chocolate is in the Tarner family’s blood. When Mark Tarner founded the South Bend Chocolate Company (SBCC) in 1991, he had already spent several years working in his father’s chocolate factory. Privately owned and operated, the SBCC got its start making chocolates under a license from the University of Notre Dame, and currently makes licensed chocolates for other schools, including Indiana University and Purdue University. In addition, SBCC also wholesales its product line to gift shops, gourmet food stores, coffee shops and gift basket companies throughout the country. SBCC franchises operate retail kiosks, Chocolate Café sites and Café Express coffee carts in malls throughout Indiana and other states.
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3300 W. Sample St.
South Bend, IN 46619
Phone: (574)233-2577
Fax: (574)233-3150
| Franchisor has 60 employee(s); 3 employee(s) in franchise department.
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Franchise Growth
Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S.
Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: 1 mile or master franchise for states
Costs & Fees
Total investment: $74.95K-295.5K
Express/kiosk option available
Franchise fee: $35K
Ongoing royalty fee: 4%
Term of agreement: 4 years, renewable
Renewal fee: $150
| 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
Net worth requirement: $200K
Cash liquidity requirement: $50K
Business Experience:- Overall qualifications considered; no specific experience is necessary
Operations
- 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
- Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 20
- Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Training & Support
TRAINING- Available at headquarters: 10 days
- At franchisee's location: 80 hours
- Ongoing (monthly visits)
ONGOING SUPPORT- Newsletter
- Meetings
- Toll-free phone line
- Grand opening
- Internet
- Field operations/evaluations
MARKETING SUPPORT- Co-op advertising
- Ad slicks
- Regional advertising
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