Mr. Smoothie vs Yovana Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Yovana Franchise
Investment $87,650 - $377,400$225,000 - $341,500
Franchise Fee $20,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%5% of Gross Sales
Advertising Fee to 2%5% of Gross Sales
Year Founded 1993-
Year Franchised 2001-
Term Of Agreement 10 years5-10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5-10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Yovana Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Yovana 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
 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
Yovana 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
Yovana 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 Yovana

Yovana is the first shop of its kind to prepare yogurt fresh, in the store, every day. This wholesome, premium yogurt sets a new standard for taste and quality. Consumers can enjoy a Yovana yogurt any time of day for a delicious, smart treat that nourishes the body, mind and spirit. Combined with seasonally fresh fruit, premium organic, fair trade coffee and fresh baked breads, Yovana provides an entirely new eating experience that will take you to yogurt nirvana!