Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! vs U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! vs U-Swirl-n-Go including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
Investment $175,000 - $225,000$360,000 - $466,000
Franchise Fee $75,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 1%-
Year Founded 19492008
Year Franchised 20042008
Term Of Agreement 10 yeaqrs +10-
Term Of Agreement 10 yeaqrs +10-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Equipment -/--/-
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
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Training & Support

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations Average Number of Employees: 3-4 Full-time, 2-4 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

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Expansion Plans

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
US Expansion YesYes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More!

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.

About U-Swirl-n-Go

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U-Swirl International has launched a new concept. “U-Swirl-n-Go” is a 2-4 self-serve frozen yogurt machine kiosk (depending on size constraints) that is ideal for Convenience Stores, Truck Stops, Malls, Airports, University Food Courts, or other Non-Traditional Locations. This can be done in as little as 50 square feet of space. Because of the modular design the kiosk can be retro-fitted or featured in a new store build out as a custom design.
Advantages:
• Great opportunity to increase revenues and profits
• Increase store traffic from “the pump” to “the store”
• Turns existing floor space into “Branded Profits”
• National Brand Alliance with over 280 traditional stores in 38 states and 4 countries
• Cheaper and more efficient than going-it-alone
• Minimal Space
• Little to no additional Labor costs
• Opportunity for a unique product offering in your trade area
Kiosks
• 40 - 50 square foot minimum
• Easy install (kiosk-in-a-box)
• Kiosks are built modularly and shipped read to assemble (retro-fit)
• Custom design available for new store builds
• Yogurt is machine ready
• On-site Training