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MixStirs

2012 Franchise 500
#319
At a Glance

Products & Services: Smoothies, protein shakes, wraps, salads

Number of Locations: 23

Total Investment: $59.1K - 197.5K

Founded: 2007

Began Franchising: 2007

Private Owned

Franchise Units

Year U.S. Canadian International Company Owned
2011 23 0 0 0
2010 22 0 0 1
2009 20 0 0 0
2008 18 0 0 0
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S.

Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing

Total Investment: $59,100 - $197,500
Franchise Fee: $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 5%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $50,000
Liquid Cash Available: $25,000
Operations
60% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators).
Financing Type In-House Third Party
Franchise Fee
Startup Costs
Equipment
Inventory
Accounts Receivable
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees

Training: Available at headquarters: 1 week. At franchisee's location: 1 week+. At existing franchise location : 1-2 weeks.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,

Franchise Ranking History

Franchise 500®: #319 (2012), #424 (2011), #449 (2009),
Top New: #21 (2012), #46 (2011),