The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe vs Mr Whippy Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe vs Mr Whippy including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Mr Whippy Franchise
Investment $164,518 - $542,768$35,000 - $50,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 4%5%
Advertising Fee $5.3K/yr.2%
Year Founded 19611964
Year Franchised 19770
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Mr Whippy Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• We expect our franchisees to be passionate about ice cream, about their business and have good customer service skills - especially around children who are our main target audience.

    Financing Options
     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Mr Whippy Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Mr Whippy Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Mr Whippy Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe

    First sold exclusively in New York City gourmet shops, Haagen-Dazs ice cream started distribution in 1961. As word grew, the first franchises opened in the mid-1970s. Haagen-Dazs ice cream is distributed in more than 50 countries with shops in more than 600 locations.

    "Entrepreneur
    #397 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Mr Whippy

    Mr. Whippy is one of the most iconic, recognised brands and franchise networks in the country. It has become an integral part of New Zealand culture and history. It stands for all things Kiwi… outdoor lifestyle, family values, happy smiles and lots of fun!Mr. Whippy is more than just ice cream. For many years, generations of New Zealanders have been building strong connections with this amazing brand and now Mr. Whippy has come to represent a whole world of fun and happiness. Whatever your ambitions, the Mr. Whippy team can help you realise them. Be it a need for a lifestyle change, flexible working hours, developing a territory, setting up an exciting new Family Entertainment Centre and building a business which is all yours, or simply to be able to serve ice cream in return for a lot of smiles from your happy customers … Mr. Whippy can help you get there! There are 3 types of franchise opportunities with Mr. Whippy: * Mobile Vans * Fixed Retail Sites * Whippy World, a New concept in Family Entertainment.