Not Ranked
Initial Investment
LOW: $293,085
HIGH: $381,135
Change in Units
+1.7% +6 UNITS (1 Year)
-2.5% -9 UNITS (3 Years)
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Company Profile
Founded
1983
Franchising Since
1984 (32 Years)
Corporate Address
5555 Glenridge Connector, #850 Atlanta, GA 30342
CEO
Chris Dull
Parent Company
Marble Slab Creamery Inc.
About Marble Slab Creamery
Founded in 1983, Marble Slab Creamery offers homemade, superpremium ice cream that's prepared to order on a marble slab, using a variety of mix-ins.
In addition to ice cream served in waffle cones, stores also sell smoothies, shakes, sundaes, banana splits and ice cream cakes and pies. Some franchisees also offer homemade baked goods such as cookies, brownies and apple pie, as well as gourmet coffees.
Financials
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$293,085 - $381,135
Net-worth Requirement
$250,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$100,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$15,000 - $30,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
6%
Ad Royalty Fee
2%
Financing Options
Veteran Incentives
25% off first-store franchise fee
Franchise 500® Rank History
Highest Rank: 93
Lowest Rank: 354
- 2006 - 297
- 2007 - 93
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units throughout the U.S. and in the following regions/states:
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Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 6 days
Training at headquarters: 5 days
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
Regional Media
National Media
Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of employees required to run: 8 - 10
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Updated: August 2nd, 2016
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