Blue Sky Creamery
At a Glance
Products & Services: Ice cream, gourmet coffees, desserts
Number of Locations: 8
Total Investment: $98.3K - 157.5K
Founded: 2000
Began Franchising: 2004
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2009 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $98,300 - $157,500
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 6 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $15,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6-8%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 6 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $150,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000
Operations
Franchise can be run from home. 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 15. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (20% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 1-2 weeks. At franchisee's location: 3-5 days.
Ongoing Support: Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks,
Other marketing support: Local store marketing & promotional plans