Dippin' Dots vs Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dippin' Dots Franchise
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise
Investment $112,204 - $366,950$218,325 - $385,158
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000 - $40,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee Varies-
Year Founded 1988-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dippin' Dots Franchise
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA 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
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA 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 -
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    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)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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 Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA

    Menchie's is a fast-growing chain of frozen yogurt shops that provides customers the opportunity to create their own custom combinations. With a self-serve design, Menchie's offers more than 100 unique rotating flavors and more than 60 rotating toppings at each location. Servings are paid by the ounce so customers are only paying for what they want. Already a favorite spot among Hollywood's hottest celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Timberlake, and families across the country, Menchie's upbeat environment and endless selections makes it appealing for everyone. Menchie's has more than 35 locations open in 11 states, with an additional 45 currently in development, and is poised to total more than 120 locations throughout the country by the end of the year. Major Market Territories are still available and we encourage you to inquire about opportunities in your own community. Our aggressive expansion plans will focus on key domestic and international opportunities. We currently are offering Area Developer, Multi-Unit and Single Unit opportunities to qualified candidates. To learn more about our available markets and the benefits of Menchie's franchise ownership and for more information visit www.menchies.com. We're looking for entrepreneurs to share our vision.

    If you sign an Area Development Agreement, you must pay the franchisor a Development Fee equal to $96,000 if you are going to open 3 Stores and $125,000 if you are planning to open 5 Stores.