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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Oberweis vs 16 Handles including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $579,000 - $1,699,410 | $274,500 - $735,000 |
Franchise Fee | $40,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | - | 6% |
Advertising Fee | - | 2% |
Year Founded | - | 2008 |
Year Franchised | - | 2010 |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Term Of Agreement | - | 10 years |
Renewal Fee | - | 10% of the then franchise fee |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | Experienced business people, franchisees, and multi-unit operators |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | 2 Weeks of training at one of our corporate training stores in NYC 1 Week of on site training support by one of our Operations Specialists |
Support | - | As a 16 Handles franchise owner, you will receive full support services every step of the way. Through informative, on-site visits and a comprehensive, confidential operations manual, you will be assisted in all the critical areas, including but not limited to: site selection, building design, initial equipment purchases, hiring, management, food ordering and marketing. And you will have ongoing support from our experienced corporate team to guide you through building your business, controlling your costs and running your business efficiently all the way from post-deposit through grand opening and beyond. |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | A Franchise Business Consultant will be assigned to your store to assist with all business operations |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | Yes |
Oberweis Ice Cream and Dairy Stores are the retail concept of Oberweis Dairy®, offering superpremium ice cream - scoops, sundaes, shakes and more - as well as the very best farm fresh milk in glass bottles, ice cream and other dairy items to our loyal customers who love our products! We are different from other ice cream shops because of the unique packaged retail products that we offer. Our milk is fresh, packaged in returnable glass bottles, and farmer-certified artificial hormone (rBGH) free - our products are outstanding and delicious, too! Our franchise company, Oberweis Franchise Systems, LLC., was developed to bring our outstanding products and high quality service to customers in partnership with entrepreneurs who want to be a part of our success while enjoying the results of their own hard work. The first Oberweis store was created in 1951 by the people who have been operating Oberweis Dairy for the last 75 years and who are some of the most highly respected leaders in the industry. We are currently seeking individuals to join our franchise system - outstanding people with the desire and commitment to build a new business. If you're the "Cream of the Crop", we would like to speak with you!