Yogen Fruz Worldwide vs Bowl of Heaven Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Investment $123,179 - $459,679$135,500 - $328,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 3%3% Local 2%Nat'l
Year Founded 19862010
Year Franchised 19872012
Term Of Agreement 7-10 years5 years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement 7-10 years5 years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee 50% of current franchise fee-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Experience -

You don't necessarily need to have specific business ownership experience or a background in foodservice or nutrition to become a franchise owner with Bowl of Heaven. We look for people who are passionate, customer-service oriented and who have a desire to make a difference in their local communities. We prefer franchise owners who will be directly involved in the operations and growth of their Bowl of Heaven franchises, unless they have an operating partner with a minimum 5% equity in the business. In turn, we'll provide the support franchisees need to run their Bowl of Heaven franchise. We do, of course, also expect that franchisees have the right amount of capital to invest in the business.


Financing Options

 
Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
Bowl of Heaven 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

 
Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Training --
Support Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 5% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 7

Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans

 
Yogen Fruz Worldwide Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Yogen Fruz Worldwide

Brothers Michael and Aaron Serruya, ages 19 and 20, wanted to buy a franchise, but no one would take a chance on them. So they started their own frozen yogurt shop,Yogen Fruz, in 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, and began franchising a year later. Their brother, Simon, joined the company in 1989, the same year Yogen Fruz expanded into the United States. Now based in Markham, Ontario, Yogen Fruz has more than 1,520 units across the world in both traditional and nontraditional locations. The company also owns I Can't Believe It's Yogurt!, Bresler's Ice Cream and Yogurt, Swensen's Ice Cream, and Java Coast Fine Coffees.

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#33 in Canada's Top franchises.


About Bowl of Heaven

Bowl of Heaven is thrilled to have the opportunity to make customers happier and healthier, and have such a good time while doing so. We're also very serious about business and committed to our mission of offering high-quality products and services to people across the country. With our backgrounds in healthcare, biochemistry and medicine, and years of experience as entrepreneurs and business motivators, Bowl of Heaven is now seeking out like-minded, well-skilled, and financially capable individuals to join our team. That's where you enter the picture. Imagine yourself operating your own Bowl of Heaven location, or locations, where people of all ages gather to enjoy and benefit from heavenly acai bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. You can help us bring the joy of blending exotic fruits and healthy food to billions of people, while you work to secure your own future!