Herrell's vs Swirls and Twirls Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Herrell's vs Swirls and Twirls including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
Investment |
$251,000 - $367,000 | $335,000 - $664,750 |
Franchise Fee |
$40,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee |
6% | 6% |
Advertising Fee |
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Year Founded |
1973 | 2011 |
Year Franchised |
1980 | 2012 |
Term Of Agreement |
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Term Of Agreement |
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Renewal Fee |
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Business Experience Requirements |
Experience |
What we expect from a franchisee
* A belief in the Herrell's Ice Cream product and system
* Owner operation and interest in their community
* Respect for employees
* Franchisor respect and communication
* Customer service that exceeds the norm (win that customer back every time they come into your store)
* Cleanliness and neatness
* Desire to succeed in one's own business | We are looking for highly self-motivated business minded people searching for independent ownership. We look for franchisees that are outgoing and dedicated to building connections within the community. Our franchisees must also be financially qualified. We have multi-unit opportunities available for those who fulfill specific qualifications. |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
Franchise Fees |
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Start-up Costs |
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Equipment |
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Inventory |
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Receivables |
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Payroll |
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Training & Support |
Training |
During your training you will receive detailed instructions
as well as hands-on experience making our award-winning ice cream, including thorough
familiarization with all equipment. | You will receive 10 days of training at our location in West Islip, New York covering Swirls and Twirls Systems
and Procedures, Food Safety, Customer Service, Finance, Administrative procedures and Local Store Marketing. |
Support |
Since the proof of the ice cream is in the eating,
Herrell's Ice Cream will provide you with our
absolutely best tasting, richest and creamiest
ice cream recipes which have been perfected
applying years of experience.
How and where to order your inventory of perishable ingredients and supplies is crucial.
During your pre-opening days in preparation for your opening, our staff will assist you in
contacting various suppliers and in placing your initial orders.
Once you are in operation, a member of the franchise staff will visit you on a regular
basis. Areas such as ice cream making, daily operations, expense analysis, staff evaluation and promotional ideas can be discussed.
The Herrell's Ice Cream and Herrell's Development staff is very supportive and is always only a phone call or e-mail away. | Swirls and Twirls provides its franchisees with support from site selection approvals to store opening assistance,
training, ongoing consultation, marketing programs and materials, new products and more. |
Marketing |
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Operations |
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Expansion Plans |
US Expansion |
- | Yes |
Canada Expansion |
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International Expansion |
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Company Overviews
About Herrell's
Herrell's Ice Cream offers a unique concept. Sure, these days everyone has gourmet ice cream, but at Herrell's we know the best ice cream is handmade on the premises ice cream.
Our product is fresh, rich and delicious, using only the finest ingredients to ensure a perfectly flavored ice cream.
The Smoosh-in, a Herrell's innovation, tantalizes its customers by allowing them to select their favorite flavor of ice cream and Smoosh-in, a variety of candies, nuts and cookies and top it with our award-winning hot fudge creating an infinite number of unique special flavor
experiences.
Herrell's Ice Cream has gained a well-deserved reputation for excellence.
We are the original and are still the best!
As the owner of a Herrell's Ice Cream franchise, you will be backed by this excellent reputation.
The success of Herrell's Ice Cream has resulted in many industry copycats, but the ice cream quality has never been matched. Dedicated to creativity and the pursuit of
excellence, Herrell's Ice Cream continues to be at the top of distinctive taste and customer loyalty.
As a Herrell's Ice Cream franchise owner, you too will benefit from the realization of a dream come true.
Since 1973, the
Herrell's name has been synonymous with premium,
gourmet ice cream made right in-house from the finest ingredients. At
our flagship
ice cream shop in Northampton, Massachusetts - in the heart of the Pioneer Valley - we
still slow-churn our ice cream with care. And over the years, we've
added many more frozen desserts and baked goods to tempt every taste!
About Swirls and Twirls
Swirls and Twirls was created to be the ultimate healthy indulgence and the most innovative self-serve frozen yogurt experience out there. We are all about promoting creative expression - in all forms.
Every Swirls and Twirls Franchise is:
Fun, simple, highly scalable
Unique, creative, completely innovative
Owner operated, absentee operated or semi-absentee operated
Requires minimal inventory and a low payroll roster
Includes comprehensive training and support
Our shops
Our upscale and contemporary shops are designed to provide our guests with an atmosphere that promotes fun and creativity while encouraging independence and nutritious eating habits. Every Swirls and Twirls boast a vibrant and unique interior, striking architectural lighting, music from a state-of-the-art sound system, a warm and inviting interior, and free Wi-Fi.
Leveraging technology to enhance the Swirls experience, on-site touch screens have been incorporated into every shop. One provides easy access to ingredient, nutrition and allergy information while the other, a 55" live Facebook monitor, allows customers to post status updates and photos, and see them appear online instantly.
Our Products
All of our premium yogurt flavors are kosher and include gluten-free, non-fat, low-fat, no sugar added, dairy-free varieties, and are as low as 70 calories per ½ cup serving. Every one of our shops features eight dual yogurt dispensers with a third handle in the middle that allows customers to create a most unexpected, uniquely swirled flavor. With 24 flavors on tap and 50+ toppings available all the time, visitors are only limited by their own imaginations.
In addition to our one-of-a-kind in-store experience, our new Swirls To Go products are growing in popularity and are flying out of all of our shops faster than we ever could have imagined. Our grab-and-go and easily customized products include:
Swirl Quarts - Their favorite Swirls flavors in pre-packaged quarts
Swirl Cakes - Birthday, anniversary or special occasion frozen yogurt cakes
Swirlwiches - Soft serve cookie sandwiches, with or without toppings
Swirls Cannoli - Swirls frozen yogurt hand piped into a fresh baked cannoli shell topped with mini chocolate chips.
The Opportunity
Starting a franchise with Swirls and Twirls allows you to capitalize on our proven business model and our tremendously growing momentum in this expanding $14 billion dollar industry. Over the last 18 months we’ve opened 9 new shops, with 3 more on the way, and plans in the works for expansion into NYC, NJ and Boston.
We are dedicated to providing you the systems, training, and tools that we have developed and refined over the years, to grow your business within the thriving market segment of self serve frozen yogurt. We provide our guests with a fun, creative, family and eco-friendly environment and products that are made with the highest quality ingredients at every store. As a franchisee, you’ll receive the benefit of our brand recognition and our support, beginning with site selection and training thru ongoing operational, research and development and marketing efforts. We will be your champion every step of the way.