BannaStrow's vs Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of BannaStrow's vs Ritter's Frozen Custard including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise
Investment $114,600 - $186,500$369,000 - $1,100,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$27,500
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 20011990
Year Franchised 20031994
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
BannaStrow's Franchise
Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Drive for success

  • Financing Options

     
    BannaStrow's Franchise
    Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    BannaStrow's Franchise
    Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise
    Training --
    Support Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3 - 3

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

    70% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    BannaStrow's Franchise
    Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About BannaStrow's

    BannaStrow's was conceived after more than 14 years of expertise in the restaurant business. The creators of the concept, saw a tremendous potential in crepes as an outstanding food item for time-pressed shopping mall customers. They knew that shoppers would love crepes as an alternative to the usual mall fare. Realizing that kiosks were growing in presence around the nation, the concept was designed to fit into mall concourses and other high foot traffic facilities in its highly attractive kiosk. The perfect impulse for hungry busy shoppers at any time of the day, the delicious, versatile, and convenient crepes are quickly prepared in front of customers. Today BannaStrow's is a proven success, and as a result it is continuing to expand. We warmly invite you to join us as a BannaStrow's franchise owner!

    About Ritter's Frozen Custard

    OUR FRANCHISES ARE LIKE OUR FROZEN CUSTARD - THE BEST
    Ritter's Frozen Custard is an award-winning premium ice cream chain. We offer a proprietary, super-premium ice cream menu, served in an engaging, clean, friendly atmosphere. We offer superior training, a proven franchise model, and the tools and support you need to succeed.