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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Smoothie vs Ziiing Yogurt 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 | $165,636 - $506,600 | 
| Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $25,000 | 
| Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% | 
| Advertising Fee | to 2% | 2% | 
| Year Founded | 1993 | - | 
| Year Franchised | 2001 | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - | 
| Renewal Fee | - | - | 
 Business Experience Requirements | 
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| Experience | - | > Understanding and agreement with the Ziiing Frozen Yogurt concept of high standards, operations and customer service. > Desire and ability to participate and conform with our operating system. > An enthusiastic and entrepreneurial spirit. > Willingness to devote full-time efforts to this business. > A minimum net worth (for single-unit operators) of $350,000 with at least $75,000 to $100,000 liquid. > Consistent employment or business ownership history. > Working knowledge of accounting and financial reports. > Strong communication and organizational skills. > Management experience. | 
Financing Options | 
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| In-House/3rd Party | In-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 | 
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| Training | - | 1-day orientation, then a week at our corporate office and corporate store. The last portion of training consists of a corporate approved trainer going to your location & being there with you & your staff during the first week of opening. | 
| 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 | - | 
| International Expansion | Yes | - |