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Little Scoops

Retro '50s-style ice cream party place for children

Background

Founded: 2002 Franchising since: 2004
135 East Erie St.
Blauvelt, New york 10913
Phone:
(877)572-6677


Franchisor is a privately-held company with 25 employee(s); 4 employee(s) in franchise department.

Franchise Growth
Year U.S. Franchises Canadian Franchises Foreign Franchises Company Owned
2007 6 0 0 1
2006 5 0 0 1
2005 3 0 0 1

Where Seeking Franchisees
In the U.S. Northeast, United states

Exclusive territories available.
Territory size: Based on households, ZIP codes, natural boundaries

Costs and Fees

Total investment: $100K-168.5K
Franchise fee: $29.5K
Ongoing royalty fee: 6%/wk.
Term of agreement: 10 years, 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
Net worth requirement: $50K
Cash liquidity requirement: $50K
Business Experience:
  • General business experience

Operations
  • Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 15
  • Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

Training and Support

Training
  • Available at headquarters: 2 weeks
  • At franchisee's location: 2 weeks
  • Ongoing support as needed

Ongoing Support
  • Newsletter
  • Meetings
  • Grand opening
  • Internet
  • Security/safety procedures
  • Field operations/evaluations
  • Purchasing cooperatives

Marketing Support
  • Co-op advertising
  • Ad slicks