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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Applegate Farm vs Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $137,650 - $322,000 | $175,000 - $225,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $75,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 2%local+2% Nat'l | 1% |
Year Founded | - | 1949 |
Year Franchised | - | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 Years +5+5+5 | 10 yeaqrs +10 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 Years +5+5+5 | 10 yeaqrs +10 |
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 | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 80 hours over approximately two weeks. Includes both classroom and on-the-job training. | - |
Support | - | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | Average Number of Employees: 3-4 Full-time, 2-4 Part-time Passive Ownership: Not Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | Yes |
International Expansion | - | - |
Applegate Farm has grown to be one of the largest retail outlets for ice
cream on the East Coast. In 1980, Mrs. Betty Vhay became the new owner
of Applegate Farm. In an effort to oversee all aspects of the business
the Vhay family moved into the original farmhouse. Mrs. Vhay became Mrs.
Wayne Niles in 1991 and eventually transferred ownership to her nephew
and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Jason Street. Working together, the entire
family contributes to maintaining the century-old tradition of the best
homemade ice cream and sweet treats in the 21st century.
TROPICANA SMOOTHIES, JUICES & MORE! is a co-branding concept with premium-quality smoothies, nationally-branded ice cream and frozen yogurt. Concept will be sold as exclusive Territory Development Agreements for markets with a minimum of 500,000 population, with a development commitment of 5 stores in 10 years for established food-service and retail owners/operators.