The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe vs Creamistry Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Investment $164,518 - $542,768$224,500 - $576,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee $5.3K/yr.1.5%
Year Founded 19612014
Year Franchised 19772014
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• - a passion for customer service - a strong business acumen.

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

    Training & Support
     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Creamistry Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 9-12 hours Additional Training: 10-12 days at franchisee's location
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsGrand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing -Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

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

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20

    Expansion Plans
     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Creamistry Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    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.

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    About Creamistry

    We at Creamistry are Ice Cream Fanatics! We believe ice cream should never be sitting in a freezer waiting to be served. Our ice cream is made-to-order, freshly prepared and frozen right in front of the customer. Combine it with great customer service and a spectacular liquid nitrogen smoke show, and you have a recipe for success. We're always looking for owners who are as passionate about ice cream as we are - franchisees who love to put smiles on people's faces with quality products, friendly staff, an enjoyable environment and one of a kind experience that will have people coming in again and again.
    Franchise Fee: $40,000.00 2nd Store: $30,000.00 Subsequent Stores: $20,000.00

    International Inquiries:
    Samer Said 
    [email protected]
    559-241-4881

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