If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a fresh opportunity, or you’re a multi-unit owner with an eye to add value to your portfolio, consider FruitFlowers, one of the world’s most beloved and leading gift and treat destinations.
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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of FruitFlowers vs Melt Gelato & Crepe Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $147,000 - $218,950 | $260,000 - $650,000 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5 % of gross sales | 6% |
Advertising Fee | up to 2% of gross sales | - |
Year Founded | 1984 | 2003 |
Year Franchised | 1993 | 2005 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 7 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 7 years |
Renewal 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/Yes |
Start-up Costs | -/- | No/Yes |
Equipment | -/- | No/Yes |
Inventory | -/- | No/Yes |
Receivables | -/- | No/No |
Payroll | -/- | No/No |
Training & Support |
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Training | The training program includes all facets of shop operations including hands-on instruction in the creation of our designs. During the three-week program, training includes:
* FruitFlowers design training * Purchasing * Organization of delivery system * Order taking * Staff development * Management techniques * Bookkeeping procedures * Advertising and marketing * Public relations plan | - |
Support | As a FruitFlowers Franchise Partner you get:
* Intensive hands-on training at our Philadelphia based facility covering everything from product creation to staff development
* Site selection, facility layout and design assistance * Extensive marketing and public relations support, including a customized webstore on FruitFlowers.com * Our National Franchise Conference held annually in a selected location Best of all, you get the exclusive use in your territory of the most respected name in the business - FruitFlowers! | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | - |
Canada Expansion | No | No |
International Expansion | No | No |
If you’re an entrepreneur looking for a fresh opportunity, or you’re a multi-unit owner with an eye to add value to your portfolio, consider FruitFlowers, one of the world’s most beloved and leading gift and treat destinations.
The Melt Cafe and Gelato Bar concept is a fresh, new experience that not only excites the customer but is also a great business opportunity. They serve traditional gelato, as well as a host of other delicious products. Gelato's intense flavors and creamy texture come from the density not the fat. In fact all our sorbetto flavors are fat free and their gelato flavors have significantly lower fat content than regular ice cream. They use milk as opposed to butter fat, and they increase the density by reducing the air content significantly as compared to regular ice cream.