Carvel vs Ziiing Yogurt Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carvel Franchise
Ziiing Yogurt Franchise
Investment $250,600 - $415,500$165,636 - $506,600
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee $2.44/gal.6%
Advertising Fee $2.13/gallon2%
Year Founded 1934-
Year Franchised 1947-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Then current fee-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carvel Franchise
Ziiing Yogurt Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• > Understanding and agreement with the Ziiing Frozen Yogurt concept of high standards, operations and customer service. > Desire and ability to participate and conform with our operating system. > An enthusiastic and entrepreneurial spirit. > Willingness to devote full-time efforts to this business. > A minimum net worth (for single-unit operators) of $350,000 with at least $75,000 to $100,000 liquid. > Consistent employment or business ownership history. > Working knowledge of accounting and financial reports. > Strong communication and organizational skills. > Management experience.

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

    Training & Support
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Ziiing Yogurt Franchise
    Training -1-day orientation, then a week at our corporate office and corporate store. The last portion of training consists of a corporate approved trainer going to your location & being there with you & your staff during the first week of opening.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Ziiing Yogurt Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Carvel

    In 1934 Tom Carvel opened his first ice cream shop in Hartsdale, New York. Over the years, he developed formulas and equipment for creating and serving his ice cream. The company started franchising in 1947, and by 1951 had opened 100 stores. Today the company distributes its line of ice cream, cakes, pies and other treats in its own locations and in stadiums, club stores and supermarkets.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Shoppe selling a full range of Carvel® products (a “Full Shoppe”) ranges from $250,600 to $415,500. This includes $30,000 to $32,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Shoppe selling selected Carvel® products (an “Express Shoppe”) ranges from $39,600 to $148,400.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Express Shoppe within the space of another restaurant, food service facility, or business approved by the franchisor (a “Hosted Express Shoppe”) ranges from $33,100 to $66,500. These total investment estimates for Express Shoppes and Hosted Express Shoppes include $10,000 to $12,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Shoppe in an ice cream truck (an “Ice Cream Truck”) is $95,050 to $195,000. This includes $5,000 to $7,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.

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    About Ziiing Yogurt

    Ziiing Frozen Yogurt is offering franchises to qualified individuals for single unit, multi-unit, state and regional Area Development Agreements as well as international and co-branded yogurt/smoothie opportunities.
    Ziiing Frozen Yogurt seeks individuals who are passionate and committed to put the time and effort necessary in order to realize the maximum potential attainable from each franchise location.