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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Smoothie vs Indigos Fruit Smoothies including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $87,650 - $377,400 | $89,000 - $270,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | to 2% | - |
Year Founded | 1993 | 2000 |
Year Franchised | 2001 | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
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 | No/No |
Start-up Costs | No/No | No/Yes |
Equipment | No/No | No/Yes |
Inventory | No/No | No/No |
Receivables | No/No | No/No |
Payroll | No/No | No/No |
Training & Support |
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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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | Yes | No |