#424
At a Glance
Products & Services: Frozen yogurt & smoothies
Number of Locations: 134
Total Investment: $176K - 488.6K
Founded: 2006
Began Franchising: 2007
Private Owned
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2011 | 132 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the U.S.,Canada, Central America, Mexico, South America.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $176,000 - $488,600
Franchise Fee: $17,500 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $17,500 - $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $350,000
Liquid Cash Available: $200,000
Operations
21% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators).| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: At certified training store : 40 hours.
Ongoing Support: Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media,
Franchise Ranking History
Franchise 500®: #424 (2012),
Fastest-Growing: #29 (2012),
Top New: #45 (2012),