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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Yogen Fruz Worldwide vs Berry Blendz including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $123,179 - $459,679 | $144,500 - $354,750 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 3%-6% |
Advertising Fee | 3% | - |
Year Founded | 1986 | 2009 |
Year Franchised | 1987 | 2009 |
Term Of Agreement | 7-10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 7-10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 50% of current franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-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 |
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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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |