
TCBY and Mrs. Fields
Frozen yogurt, cookies- Units as of 2014
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839 Previous years N/A
- 2021 Franchise 500 Rank
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N/R Not ranked last year
- Initial investment
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$200K - $492K
Company Overview
About TCBY and Mrs. Fields
Franchising Overview
- Franchising Since
- 1982 (39 years)
- # of employees at HQ
- 50
- Where seeking
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This company is seeking new franchisees throughout the US.
This company is seeking new franchisees worldwide.
- # of Units
- 839 (as of 2014)
Franchisor Information
Information for Franchisees
Here’s what you need to know if you’re interested in opening a TCBY and Mrs. Fields franchise.
Financial Requirements & Ongoing Fees
Here’s what you can expect to spend to start the business and what ongoing fees the franchisor charges throughout the life of the business.
- Initial Franchise Fee
- $25,000 - $35,000
- Initial Investment
- $200,000 - $492,152
- Net Worth Requirement
- $250,000
- Cash Requirement
- $100,000
- Veteran Incentives
- Franchise fee waived
- Royalty Fee
- 6%
- Ad Royalty Fee
- 2%
- Term of Agreement
- 10 years
- Is franchise term renewable?
- Yes
Financing Options
Some franchisors offer in-house financing, while others have relationships with third-party financing sources to which they refer qualified franchisees.
- Third Party Financing
- TCBY and Mrs. Fields has relationships with third-party sources which offer financing to cover the following: franchise fee, startup costs, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, payroll
Training & Support Offered
Franchisors offer initial training programs and a variety of ongoing support options to help franchisees run their businesses.
- Classroom Training
- 2 weeks
- Ongoing Support
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Meetings & ConventionsToll-Free LineGrand OpeningOnline SupportLease NegotiationField Operations
- Marketing Support
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Ad TemplatesNational MediaRegional Advertising
Operations
Additional details about running this franchise.
- Is absentee ownership allowed?
- No
- Can this franchise be run from home/mobile unit?
- No
- Can this franchise be run part time?
- No
- # of employees required to run
- 5
- Are exclusive territories available?
- No
Franchise 500 Ranking History
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