South Bend Chocolate Co.
At a Glance
Products & Services: Chocolates & desserts
Number of Locations:
Total Investment: $74.95K - 295.5K
Founded: 1991
Began Franchising: 1997
About South Bend Chocolate Co.
Chocolate is in the Tarner family's blood. When Mark Tarner founded the South Bend Chocolate Company (SBCC) in 1991, he had already spent several years working in his father's chocolate factory. Privately owned and operated, the SBCC got its start making chocolates under a license from the University of Notre Dame, and currently makes licensed chocolates for other schools, including Indiana University and Purdue University. In addition, SBCC also wholesales its product line to gift shops, gourmet food stores, coffee shops and gift basket companies throughout the country. SBCC franchises operate retail kiosks, Chocolate Café sites and Café Express coffee carts in malls throughout Indiana and other states.Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $74,950 - $295,500
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 4 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 4%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 4 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $100,000
Liquid Cash Available: $50,000
Operations
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 10 days. At franchisee's location: 80 hours. Ongoing (monthly visits)
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
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