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Franchise: TCBY and Mrs. Fields

Initial Investment
LOW:$200,000
HIGH: $492,152
Change in Units

Ongoing Support
Meetings
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Ad Slicks
National Media
Regional Media

Training at headquarters: 2 weeks

Absentee Ownership Allowed

Number of employees required to run: 5

Founded

1977

Franchising Since

1982 (35 Years)

Corporate Address

8001 Arista Pl., #600 Broomfield, CO 80021

CEO

Joyce Hrinya

Units (Locations)

Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.

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


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Updated: October 31st, 2014

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