Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies vs Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies vs Yogen Fruz Worldwide including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
Investment $31,100 - $394,000$123,179 - $459,679
Franchise Fee $25,000 - $65,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 06%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 19831986
Year Franchised 19971987
Term Of Agreement 10 years7-10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years7-10 years
Renewal Fee $5K50% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements
 
Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Sales/marketing experience preferred
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    Financing Options
     
    Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
    Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/No
    Equipment No/YesNo/No
    Inventory No/YesNo/No
    Receivables No/YesNo/No
    Payroll No/YesNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
    Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
    Training Full & continuous support-
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 2 - 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 7

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

    Expansion Plans
     
    Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies Franchise
    Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Maui Wowi Hawaiian Coffees & Smoothies

    Crisp organic product smoothies were a for all intents and purposes obscure item in 1983, when Jeff and Jill Summerhays started offering them low maintenance at occasions. Maui Wowi Hawaiian was worked to give their 'ohana (family) a solid other option to the sugar and fat loaded sustenances that appeared to be all over the place! Similarly as energetic, the Summerhayses needed to make a plan of action that was fun, adaptable, and portable so they could offer their everything characteristic, crisp organic product smoothies anyplace they had a craving for voyaging.

    Australia's Gold Coast appeared like the ideal place to hang and put their idea under a magnifying glass so they stuffed it up, and made a beeline for the Land Down Under. It was not much sooner than the Aussies figured out how to hunger for these ono'licious mixes.

    The organization got the attention of Michael Haith, establishing accomplice of a sustenance, drink and extraordinary occasion counseling firm and Maui Wowi's present CEO. Haith patched up the establishment idea and extended the product offering, which now incorporates Hawaiian espressos coffee.
    Maui Wowi establishments are situated all through the United States.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Maui Wowi franchise for a Fixed Operating Unit ranges from $108,350 to $394,000. This includes $46,000 to $72,000 that will be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mobile Operating Unit is $31,100 to $200,250. This includes $26,200 to $52,200 that will be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Mobile Fixed Operating Unit ranges from $37,300 to $245,250. This includes $26,200 to $52,200 that will be paid to the franchisor or their affiliate.

    20% off Franchise Fee for Qualified Military Veterans
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    About Yogen Fruz Worldwide

    Brothers Michael and Aaron Serruya, ages 19 and 20, wanted to buy a franchise, but no one would take a chance on them. So they started their own frozen yogurt shop,Yogen Fruz, in 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, and began franchising a year later. Their brother, Simon, joined the company in 1989, the same year Yogen Fruz expanded into the United States. Now based in Markham, Ontario, Yogen Fruz has more than 1,520 units across the world in both traditional and nontraditional locations. The company also owns I Can't Believe It's Yogurt!, Bresler's Ice Cream and Yogurt, Swensen's Ice Cream, and Java Coast Fine Coffees.

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