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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of 16 Handles vs Uncle Louie Gs including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $274,500 - $735,000 | $58,150 - $235,500 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
Year Founded | 2008 | 1998 |
Year Franchised | 2010 | 1999 |
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 | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Thank you for your interest in Uncle Louie G's. We hope this listing will give you an informative look at our brand and encourage you to be part of the Uncle Louie G team! At Uncle Louie G, it is our vision to make our brand the consumer's #1 CHOICE. We are committed to providing innovated Homemade Gourmet Ice Cream & Italian Ice products, all made with the highest-quality ingredients. Our commitment to these superior products, along with unparalleled hospitality, has allowed us to create the ultimate experience in Ice Cream & Italian Ices. We believe timing is everything, and right now you have the opportunity to get in on the ground floor with a brand that is a leader in a rapidly-expanding industry. That's why new stores are opening at a record setting pace and area development territories are in high demand. After reviewing this information, if you feel this may be an opportunity you wish to pursue, please contact us immediately and speak with Dino Russo to discuss further instructions. Once again, thank you for your interest in Uncle Louie G! We support our troops and veterans! Veterans get half-price on new license holder agreements.