Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade vs La Paloma Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade vs La Paloma including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
Investment $69,500 - $372,800$326,000 - $535,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20001967
Year Franchised 20062004
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
Training --
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Marketing --
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Expansion Plans

 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion -Yes
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade

We understand: Franchisees are entrepreneurs. They want to leverage a proven system and run their own business. A simple, fun, versatile business. A business with solid economics that will support a profitable enterprise. It is this simple idea that has driven the development of the Annie’s opportunity. The Annie’s team has worked diligently to surround Annie’s premium products with a premium business model - a well-conceived package that will deliver time-tested, great products. This ground-up business planning started with developing an understanding of what would create a rewarding experience for franchisees, including:


About La Paloma

Established in 1967, La Paloma is the most authentic Italian dessert experience. Over 50 years developing countless proprietary recipes, La Paloma is now franchising. "The ART of Italian Artisan Ice Cream". Our turnkey "Gelato Cafe" concept features over 40 flavours in-store to offer a taste of Italy that is unequalled.