Mr. Smoothie vs Boloco Inspired Burritos Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Smoothie vs Boloco Inspired Burritos including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Boloco Inspired Burritos Franchise
Investment $87,650 - $377,400$190,000 - $400,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee to 2%-
Year Founded 19931997
Year Franchised 20012004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$10000


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Boloco Inspired Burritos Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Boloco Inspired Burritos Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
Equipment No/NoNo/No
Inventory No/NoNo/No
Receivables No/NoNo/No
Payroll No/NoNo/No

Training & Support

 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Boloco Inspired Burritos Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Ad slicks-
Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6

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

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Expansion Plans

 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Boloco Inspired Burritos Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion NoNo
International Expansion YesNo

Company Overviews

About Mr. Smoothie

Ready to own TWO of the fastest Growing Franchise Concepts Under ONE Roof? Then Mr. Smoothie & Frozen Yogurt may be the Franchise for YOU!
Mr. Smoothie, with over 26 years in business in 7 states, is the first Multi- State Franchise system to bring both: Real Fresh Fruit Smoothies and Self Service Frozen Yogurt Under one Roof.
Since 1996, Mr. Smoothie has been serving the Freshest and most delicious Smoothies, Juices and everyone’s favorite frozen treats

Mr. Smoothie’s locations are where our customers "Work, Live and Play” helping to accommodate today’s hectic schedules and healthy lifestyles.

We continually work with our vendors to ensure our locations are supplied with the freshest and healthiest products while delivering the best value to our customers.
Reqirements:
*Net worth of $200k and $50k liquid
*Real Estate, Design & Build Out Assistance
*All formats: Malls, Strip Centers, Airports & Universities
*Simple & Easy to Learn Operations
*On Site Training & Ongoing Store Support
*Menu items for everyone in the family and all throughout the day
*National Proprietary Food Vendor for bulk purchasing power
*Single Store, Multi-Unit and Area Developers welcomed
 

About Boloco Inspired Burritos

boloco believes that even a burrito aspires. The Boston-based family of 22 restaurants and over 400 team members since 1997 serves globally inspired burritos, bowls, smoothies and shakes in locations throughout the Eastern United States. boloco’s unique purpose is to use a simple burrito to transform the lives and futures of people working in food service, for which it won the New England Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2012. In addition, boloco is 2-Star Certified by the Green Restaurant Association and continually takes important baby steps to improve its environ-mentality.