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Promoted Opportunities
Initial Investment
LOW: $123,179
HIGH: $459,679
Change in Units
+21.7% +220 UNITS (1 Year)
+14.8% +159 UNITS (3 Years)
Company Profile
Founded
1986
Franchising Since
1987 (30 Years)
Corporate Address
210 Shields Ct. Markham, ON L3R 8V2
CEO
Aaron Serruya
Parent Company
International Franchise Inc.
About Yogen Fruz
Brothers Michael and Aaron Serruya started their own frozen yogurt shop, Yogen Fruz, in 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, and began franchising a year later. In 1989, they expanded into the United States and now have locations operating around the world in both traditional and nontraditional locations.
Financials
Financial Requirements
Initial Investment
$123,179 - $459,679
Net-worth Requirement
$150,000
Liquid Cash Requirement
$40,000 - $75,000
Ongoing Fees
Initial Franchise Fee
$25,000 - $25,000
Ongoing Royalty Fee
6%
Ad Royalty Fee
3%
Units (Locations)
Where Seeking Franchisees:
Franchisor is seeking new franchise units worldwide.
Operations & Franchisor Support
Training Onsite: 5 days
Training at headquarters: 5 days
Ongoing Support
Purchasing Co-ops
Newsletter
Toll-Free Line
Grand Opening
Internet
Security
Field Operations
Marketing Support
Co-op Advertising
Ad Slicks
Number of employees required to run: 4 - 7
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Updated: October 13th, 2016
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