Dippin' Dots vs U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dippin' Dots Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
Investment $112,204 - $366,950$360,000 - $466,000
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee Varies-
Advertising Fee Varies-
Year Founded 19882008
Year Franchised 20002008
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dippin' Dots Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    U-Swirl-n-Go 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
    U-Swirl-n-Go 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
    U-Swirl-n-Go 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 U-Swirl-n-Go

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    U-Swirl International has launched a new concept. “U-Swirl-n-Go” is a 2-4 self-serve frozen yogurt machine kiosk (depending on size constraints) that is ideal for Convenience Stores, Truck Stops, Malls, Airports, University Food Courts, or other Non-Traditional Locations. This can be done in as little as 50 square feet of space. Because of the modular design the kiosk can be retro-fitted or featured in a new store build out as a custom design.
    Advantages:
    • Great opportunity to increase revenues and profits
    • Increase store traffic from “the pump” to “the store”
    • Turns existing floor space into “Branded Profits”
    • National Brand Alliance with over 280 traditional stores in 38 states and 4 countries
    • Cheaper and more efficient than going-it-alone
    • Minimal Space
    • Little to no additional Labor costs
    • Opportunity for a unique product offering in your trade area
    Kiosks
    • 40 - 50 square foot minimum
    • Easy install (kiosk-in-a-box)
    • Kiosks are built modularly and shipped read to assemble (retro-fit)
    • Custom design available for new store builds
    • Yogurt is machine ready
    • On-site Training