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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Shefield Express vs Zumo including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $150,000 - $200,000 | N/A |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 5-8% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1996 | 2000 |
Year Franchised | 1996 | 2000 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 years | - |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
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 | Newsletter, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media | - |
Operations |
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
After finding success with their Shefield & Sons and The Gourmet Cup concepts, founders Dieters and Wolfgang Lehmann decided to merge the two. In 1996 the doors to the first Shefield Gourmet location opened.
Each Shefield Gourmet store sells coffee, tea, cigars, cigarettes and other tobacco products.
In a world of quick picks, speed dating and fast food, it seems that everyone wants to have it all, without waiting around. Problem is, sometimes getting things fast can compromise your well-being. Isn't it about time we had a healthy alternative to all the junk? In 2001, we created our now famous Zumo Bars so to offer people something healthy and tasty without the guilt of between meal snacking or fatty foods. Now, we've loads of juice and smoothie bars all over the world so everyone can enjoy what we do. Hurray for all of us, especially you.