TCBY
At a Glance
Products & Services: Frozen yogurt
Number of Locations: 618
Total Investment: $143.8K - 343.4K
Founded: 1981
Began Franchising: 1982
Private Owned
About TCBY
TCBY Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1981 by Frank Hickingbotham. Hickingbotham got the idea after he tried frozen yogurt for the first time, exclaiming, "This can't be yogurt!" The initials of that outburst became the name of the company. Now renamed to stand for "The Country's Best Yogurt," TCBY has locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries.
Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2010 | 438 | -- | 178 | 2 |
| 2009 | 435 | -- | 180 | 0 |
| 2008 | 536 | -- | 202 | 0 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units in the following states:
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in World Wide.
Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, United States, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Wyoming.
Franchisor is seeking new units in World Wide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $143,800 - $343,400
Franchise Fee: $19,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $19,900
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $200,000
Liquid Cash Available: $100,000
Operations
5% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (60% of current franchisees are owner/operators).How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 11 days.
Ongoing Support: Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations,
Marketing Support: Ad slicks, Regional advertising,
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