Icebox/Soupbox vs JUICEBLENDZ Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Icebox/Soupbox Franchise
JUICEBLENDZ Franchise
Investment $69,500 - $174,500$101,500 - $481,000
Franchise Fee $14,000 - $20,000$50,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 1995-
Year Franchised 1998-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee Negotiable-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Icebox/Soupbox Franchise
JUICEBLENDZ Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Icebox/Soupbox Franchise
    JUICEBLENDZ 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
     
    Icebox/Soupbox Franchise
    JUICEBLENDZ Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Icebox/Soupbox Franchise
    JUICEBLENDZ Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Icebox/Soupbox

    Before opening his first store, Jamie Taerbaum stood outside a Baskin-Robbins store to figure out how many customers an ice cream store could expect at different times of day, on different days of the week, and in different weather conditions. Armed with this research, the young business school graduate opened the original Icebox/Soupbox store in 1995 in Chicago.

    In the spring and summer, Icebox operates as a retailer of Icyfruit, a mixture of fruit juice, sugar, water and chunks of fruit that comes in 20 flavors. Throughout the fall and winter, it becomes a Soupbox store, offering a wide variety of soups.

    About JUICEBLENDZ

    At JuiceBlendz®, we discovered that the perfect blend of taste and health provides a great opportunity for entrepreneurs interested in redefining this industry. We utilize innovative management practices and imaginative marketing strategies to support the day-to-day operations of each location.

    We provide a variety of services and programs designed to help you increase your market share and are continually developing innovative products to enhance our already extensive line. From the very start, franchisees benefit from the expertise of our franchise development team. Comprised of seasoned professionals, JuiceBlendz is committed to the continuing expansion, growth and success of our stores and franchise system