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At a Glance
Products & Services: Self-serve frozen yogurt
Number of Locations: 189
Total Investment: $352.6K - 695K
Founded: 2006
Began Franchising: 2007
About Yogurtland Franchising Inc.
Korean immigrant Phillip Chang opened the first Yogurtland in Fullerton, California, in 2006 and began franchising just a year later. Yogurtland stores offer self-serve frozen yogurt, with 16 flavors available daily, along with 33 toppings. Customers are charged by the ounce. The company, now based in Anaheim, California, has locations in the U.S. Mexico, Japan and the Philippines.Franchise Units
| Year | U.S. | Canadian | International | Company Owned |
| 2012 | 161 | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| 2011 | 122 | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| 2010 | 96 | 0 | 10 | 8 |
| 2009 | 57 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
Where Seeking Franchisees: Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Startup Costs, Ongoing Fees and Financing
Total Investment: $352,600 - $695,000
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Franchise Fee: $35,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee: 6%
Term of Franchise Agreement: 10 years, renewable
Financial Requirements
Net Worth: $700,000
Liquid Cash Available: $200,000
Operations
16% of all franchisees own more than one unit. Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 16 - 20. Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed..| Financing Type | In-House | Third Party |
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How This Franchise Supports Franchisees
Training: Available at headquarters: 2 weeks. At corporate stores
Ongoing Support: Meetings, Grand opening, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
Franchise Ranking History
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