Dippin' Dots vs Fruitfull Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dippin' Dots vs Fruitfull including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dippin' Dots Franchise
Fruitfull Franchise
Investment $112,204 - $366,950$30,362 - $85,670
Franchise Fee $15,000$21,000
Royalty Fee Varies0
Advertising Fee Varies-
Year Founded 19881991
Year Franchised 20001993
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee Varies$500


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dippin' Dots Franchise
Fruitfull Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    Fruitfull Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    Fruitfull Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 12 hours Classroom Training: 19 hours -
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform Newsletter, Meetings, Internet
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Ad slicks, National media
    Operations 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 Franchise can be run from home.

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    Fruitfull Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Dippin' Dots

    Research biotechnologist Curt Jones used his expertise in cryogenic freezing processes to find new ways to produce ice cream. After nearly a year of experimenting with the idea of flash-freezing his family's homemade ice cream, Jones created and sold his first cups of Dippin' Dots ice cream in 1988. Because of Jones' flash-freezing process, Dippin' Dots ice cream forms into little balls (hence the term 'dots'), but unlike freeze-dried products, the ice cream can still melt.

    Seeking new franchise units Worldwide.

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #207 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #276 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About Fruitfull

    Thank you for your interest in our Fruitfull Franchise opportunity.
    A Fruitfull franchise is primarily a wholesale distribution business.
    Happy & Healthy Products franchisees distribute the delicious all natural frozen fruit bar Fruitfull
    as well as Happy Indulgence Decadent Dips, Be Happy & Healthy Snacks, Breads and Cookies.
    Established in February 1991,our headquarters are in Boca Raton, Florida, and the factory is in LaHabra California.
    We manufacture Fruitfull and distribute through our franchisees currently in over 25 states, and Puerto Rico.
    We are continuing to expand our product distribution by selecting qualified individuals
    who desire to become franchisees in areas where distribution is needed.