Pickles & Ice Cream Franchising Inc.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Maternity apparel store
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $167.2K - 366K
Founded: 1997
Began Franchising: 1999
About Pickles & Ice Cream Franchising Inc.
Unimpressed with many of the clothing options for pregnant women, mom-to-be Kelly Fleming went in search of stylish maternity wear similar to the clothes already in her closet. Before long, Fleming began selling her finds to other pregnant women, setting up appointments with customers interested in her clothes.In 1997, Fleming created Pickles & Ice Cream, a retail store that brought all the chic maternity clothing Fleming had discovered under one roof. The company also has a catalog.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $167,200 - $366,000
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 7 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 10 days. At franchisee's location: 2 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: National media,