TCBY vs Creamistry Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
TCBY Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Investment $330,000 - $435,000$224,500 - $576,500
Franchise Fee $35,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 2%1.5%
Year Founded 19812014
Year Franchised 19822014
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
TCBY Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Experience
  • Industry experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
    		• - a passion for customer service - a strong business acumen.

    Financing Options
     
    TCBY Franchise
    Creamistry Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/Yes
    Equipment No/Yes-/Yes
    Inventory No/Yes-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    TCBY Franchise
    Creamistry Franchise
    Training - On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 9-12 hours Additional Training: 10-12 days at franchisee's location
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsGrand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertisingAd Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

    		Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20

    Expansion Plans
     
    TCBY Franchise
    Creamistry Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About TCBY

    TCBY Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1981 by Frank Hickingbotham. Hickingbotham got the idea after he tried frozen yogurt for the first time, exclaiming, 'This can't be yogurt!' The initials of that outburst became the name of the company. Now renamed to stand for 'The Country's Best Yogurt,' TCBY has locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries. In 2000 TCBY merged with Capricorn Investors, the principal shareholder of Mrs. Fields' Holdings Inc. The merger allows TCBY to partner with Mrs. Fields' Original Cookies and other members of the Mrs. Fields family, including Pretzel Time and the Great American Cookie Co. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, TCBY offers franchise units in both traditional and nontraditional locations. It has co-branding relationships with Subway, Blimpie's and Taco Bell.
     
    TCBY is the original and most well-known frozen yogurt brand, leading the market in nutrition, taste and product quality. Serving communities nationwide for 40 years, TCBY is a successful model that has fueled the growth of a thriving industry. TCBY, which currently has over 250 franchise locations worldwide, offers an extensive product line, with most yogurt flavors in varieties that are low in fat, nonfat, or no sugar added. TCBY launched its unique frozen yogurt classification "Super FroYo" in 2011, which is still the most nutritious frozen yogurt product available in the market, as well as was the first brand to market Greek Frozen Yogurt. Also based in Broomfield, Colorado, TCBYhas been a frozen yogurt innovator from the day its first shop opened in Little Rock, Arkansas.

    About Creamistry

    We at Creamistry are Ice Cream Fanatics! We believe ice cream should never be sitting in a freezer waiting to be served. Our ice cream is made-to-order, freshly prepared and frozen right in front of the customer. Combine it with great customer service and a spectacular liquid nitrogen smoke show, and you have a recipe for success. We're always looking for owners who are as passionate about ice cream as we are - franchisees who love to put smiles on people's faces with quality products, friendly staff, an enjoyable environment and one of a kind experience that will have people coming in again and again.
    Franchise Fee: $40,000.00 2nd Store: $30,000.00 Subsequent Stores: $20,000.00

    International Inquiries:
    Samer Said 
    [email protected]
    559-241-4881

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