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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fuzziwig's Candy Factory vs Human Healthy Vending including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $184,000 - $363,350 | $62,995 - $133,495 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $20,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | - |
Year Franchised | 2002 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | $100 | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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Training | Prior to your store opening, you'll have the opportunity to train at an actual Fuzziwig's Candy Factory store where you'll learn first-hand what it takes to run the business. You'll also benefit from classroom-style training led by our team of experienced business professionals. The training continues long after your doors open. Your Fuzziwig's Candy Factory Field Consultant will be in regular contact with you and you'll be able to network with corporate staff as well as other franchisees. Additional support is also provided through our Franchisee Center, periodic field training, seminars, and regional and national meetings. | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
70% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (70% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | No |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
The first Fuzziwigs Candy Factory store opened in 1995. The earliest stores were in Malls and Outlet Centers and focused on bulk candy, packaged candy and small toys. Later, stores started to sprout up in downtown "Main Street” type locations and began to incorporate Store Made products and Ice Cream. Today you will find Fuzziwig’s in Malls, on Main Streets and now in select Scheels All Sports locations.
Sean Kelly and Andy Mackensen founded HUMAN Healthy Vending with the goal of increasing access to healthier foods and drinks. HUMAN stands for Helping United Manking and Nutrition. In addition to food and beverage vending machines, the company has expanded its offerings to include a micromarket opportunity, installing self-service kiosks in office buildings, as well as a snack-of-the-month subscription service.