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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Orange Julius of America vs Brew Thru including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $194,200 - $380,600 | $269,450 - $563,667 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 - $35,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 4% |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1926 | - |
Year Franchised | 1948 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years (co-terminus w/lease) | - |
Term Of Agreement | 15 years (co-terminus w/lease) | - |
Renewal Fee | $2.5K | - |
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 | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks | - |
Operations |
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 20
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
When Julius Freed opened his first orange juice stand in 1926, he was doing well, but his real estate broker, Bill Hamlin, felt he could do better. Using his chemistry background, Hamlin devised a formula to give the juice a smooth, creamy and airy texture. Once the new drink was unveiled, sales at the stand grew from $20 to $100 a day. As more and more customers began to say, 'Give me an orange, Julius,' the new product got its name.
Hamlin quit his job in real estate and focused on opening Orange Julius stores across the United States. Within three years he had opened 100 stores and the profits for the system, whose only product was a 10-cent drink, approached $3 million. Other drink flavors were added to a menu that now includes nachos, hamburgers and hot dogs.
Orange Julius' parent company, International Dairy Queen, also owns Dairy Queen and Karmelkorn. The three concepts are franchised together at Treat Center stores.
Brew Thru is a unique business opportunity to work in an exciting environment in tourist and college markets. While on vacation, convenience is a necessity and Brew Thru is a one of a kind convenience store. Our business provides beer, wine, soda and snacks for tourists, vacationers, locals and college students who are on the go and love the convenience of the drive thru. Our fast, focused and fun environment has created a huge demand for our branded line of merchandise that includes T-shirts and other souvenirs. Now through our franchising opportunity you can bring the Brew Thru experience to your area.