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At a Glance
Products & Services: Ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet, smoothies
Number of Locations: 799
Total Investment: $161.75K - 469.75K
Founded: 1978
Began Franchising: 1981
Public Owned UN
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 302 | 5 | 487 | 5 |
| 2010 | 340 | 5 | 464 | 6 |
| 2009 | 383 | 6 | 456 | 6 |
| 2008 | 417 | 19 | 380 | 8 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Midwest, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe, Mexico, Western Europe.
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Midwest, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Northeast, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South, South Carolina, South Dakota, Southeast, Southwest, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, West, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
Franchisor is seeking new units in Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Eastern Europe, Mexico, Western Europe.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $161,750 - $469,750
Franchise Fee: $37,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $37,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 3%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $350,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
75% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 11 days. At franchisee's location: 3-5 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising,