Fruitfull vs Country Style Ice Cream Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Fruitfull vs Country Style Ice Cream including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fruitfull Franchise
Country Style Ice Cream Franchise
Investment $30,362 - $85,670$240,000 - $265,000
Franchise Fee $21,000N/A
Royalty Fee 0-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1991-
Year Franchised 1993-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $500-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fruitfull Franchise
Country Style Ice Cream Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• The most important qualification is the willingness to sacrifice the time necessary to establish a successful operation. Financial strength and management ability or experiences are also key ingredients.

    Financing Options
     
    Fruitfull Franchise
    Country Style Ice Cream 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
     
    Fruitfull Franchise
    Country Style Ice Cream Franchise
    Training -The initial training program shall be approximately 50 hours over eight days in duration. Franchisee shall complete initial training program at least three weeks before the commencement of operation of the franchised store.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

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

    		It is not a requirement to be an owner/operator. However, it is required that the owner participate in the training program and highly encouraged that the owner participate in the operation of the store at a level that control can be maintained.

    Expansion Plans
     
    Fruitfull Franchise
    Country Style Ice Cream Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Fruitfull

    Thank you for your interest in our Fruitfull Franchise opportunity.
    A Fruitfull franchise is primarily a wholesale distribution business.
    Happy & Healthy Products franchisees distribute the delicious all natural frozen fruit bar Fruitfull
    as well as Happy Indulgence Decadent Dips, Be Happy & Healthy Snacks, Breads and Cookies.
    Established in February 1991,our headquarters are in Boca Raton, Florida, and the factory is in LaHabra California.
    We manufacture Fruitfull and distribute through our franchisees currently in over 25 states, and Puerto Rico.
    We are continuing to expand our product distribution by selecting qualified individuals
    who desire to become franchisees in areas where distribution is needed.

    About Country Style Ice Cream

    Country Style was founded in 1947 when Wayne Lindgren decided to follow his brother Chester "Whitey" Lindgren into the world of ice cream. The brothers collaborated to produce a quality soft serve mix and Wayne along with his wife Desyl opened the first Country Style on 23rd Avenue and 43rd Street in Moline, Illinois. Later, Whitey and Wayne joined forces at the 16th Street and 23rd Avenue Moline store. Wayne eventually bought out Whitey's share of the business. Committed to quality, Wayne and Desyl then set out to establish Country Style as the finest quality soft serve ice cream in the country. Throughout the years, their dedication and hard work produced a following that spread across the country. The words "tastes like homemade" are often heard at Country Style and can be attributed to the high standards originally set by Wayne and Desyl. Kent Kindelsperger purchased Country Style on February 8, 1988 and continues to head the company. After experimenting with different store venues, Country Style has found a niche and brand with a free standing dairy farm building that serves exceptional ice cream. Country Style's history as a top quality soft serve ice cream provider sets a strong foundation to market the brand across the country.