Icebox/Soupbox vs Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Icebox/Soupbox Franchise
Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise
Investment $69,500 - $174,500$587,952 - $896,600
Franchise Fee $14,000 - $20,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee -1% Nat'l
Year Founded 19951999
Year Franchised 19981999
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years5 years
Renewal Fee Negotiable-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Icebox/Soupbox Franchise
Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Icebox/Soupbox Franchise
    Sloan's Ice Cream 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
    Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise
    Training -The initial training covers all material aspects of the operation of a Sloan's franchise and is comprised of classroom and on-the-job 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
    Sloan's Ice Cream Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    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 Sloan's Ice Cream

    Since opening our first store in 1999, Sloan's has become an icon of Southern Florida for great ice cream and great fun. Our unmistakable look, terrific service and unforgettable ice cream have become a tourist attraction and a hot spot for local residents. While we think we have the greatest ice cream on the planet, what really differentiates Sloan's is the brand and systems that we have created to replicate the memorable experiences for all of our customers. Sloan's has been the recipient of numerous awards for best luxury ice cream. We are a family business and our franchisees can also be family businesses. Sloan Kamenstein created Sloan's out of a love of fine foods and sweets. As an accomplished chef and entrepreneur, Sloan still leads the company and is heavily involved in innovation, product development and growth. Sloan's builds its customer following by providing what we believe to be the best service, best product and best atmosphere. Each store is impeccably designed to create an emotional response for kids and adults and keep them coming back. Becoming a Sloan's franchisee gives you access to our brand, systems, training and support as you own and operate your very own Sloan's ice cream and candy store. You get:
    *Sloan's logos, signage, designs and operational systems
    *Buying power through our suppliers *Site selection and build out assistance
    *Extensive training in Florida at our headquarters and in our stores
    *On-site assistance just prior and during the opening of your location
    *An in-depth operations manual for every aspect of store ownership
    *Marketing materials and marketing assistance
    *Ongoing support site visits from Sloan's staff
    *Unlimited access to our team via phone and email
    We are dedicated to the personal and professional growth of our franchisees. The opportunity to own your own business without being alone has never been sweeter.