Orange Julius of America vs Bubbleology Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Orange Julius of America vs Bubbleology including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Orange Julius of America Franchise
Bubbleology Franchise
Investment $194,200 - $380,600$205,850 - $458,950
Franchise Fee $20,000 - $35,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19262011
Year Franchised 19482016
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
 
Orange Julius of America Franchise
Bubbleology Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Orange Julius of America Franchise
    Bubbleology 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
     
    Orange Julius of America Franchise
    Bubbleology Franchise
    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.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Orange Julius of America Franchise
    Bubbleology Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Orange Julius of America

    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.

    About Bubbleology

    "Bubbleology

    Welcome and thank you for showing an interest in becoming a Bubbleology™ Franchisee, a leading European Bubble Tea & Waffle business, now set to storm the USA! We’re looking for entrepreneurial, visionary, and self-motivated franchisees to take the delicious science of our Bubble Tea & Waffles across the U.S.! Our current focus is on single site franchisees, and experienced and established area developers. Bubbleology™ was founded in the heart of London, Soho, in April 2011, and has since expanded Internationally. We are not just a tea & waffle brand, we are a vibrant lifestyle brand, with key partnerships with major retailers. And we have partnered, over the years, with many popular fashion brands!

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Bubbleology Café franchise ranges from $205,850 to $395,750 for a kiosk location. This amount includes $50,500 to $60,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Bubbleology Café franchise ranges from $253,600 to $458,950 for an inline location. This amount includes $50,500 to $60,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or its affiliate. If you sign an agreement for multi-unit development, you must also pay the franchisor or its affiliate up to $12,500 for each additional Bubbleology Café that you agree to develop.