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TCBY and Mrs. Fields
Frozen yogurt, cookies

TCBY and Mrs. Fields
Frozen yogurt, cookies

About
Founded

1977

Franchising Since

1982 (36 Years)

Corporate Address

8001 Arista Pl., #600
Broomfield, CO 80021

CEO

Joyce Hrinya

Financial Requirements
Initial Investment ⓘ

$200,000 - $492,152

Net-worth Requirement ⓘ

$250,000

Liquid Cash Requirement ⓘ

$100,000

Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee ⓘ

$25,000 - $35,000

Ongoing Royalty Fee

6%

Ad Royalty Fee

2%

Financing Options

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

Veteran Incentives

Franchise fee waived

Support Options
Ongoing Support

Meetings/Conventions

Toll-Free Line

Grand Opening

Online Support

Field Operations

Marketing Support

Ad Templates

National Media

Regional Advertising

Classroom Training:

2 weeks

Absentee Ownership Allowed
Number of Employees Required to Run:

5

Cost
Initial Investment: Low - $200,000 High - $492,152
Units

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:

Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Franchise Financing
Using 401(K)/IRA Funds
  • Tax Penalty-Free
  • Debt Free
  • Expert Guidance
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Updated: October 31st, 2014
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