Country Style Ice Cream vs San Gelato Cafe Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Country Style Ice Cream vs San Gelato Cafe including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	Country Style Ice Cream Franchise	San Gelato Cafe Franchise
Investment	$240,000 - $265,000	$500,000 - $1,400,000
Franchise Fee	N/A	$25,000
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Business Experience Requirements
	Country Style Ice Cream Franchise	San Gelato Cafe Franchise
Experience	The most important qualification is the willingness to sacrifice the time necessary to establish a successful operation. Financial strength and management ability or experiences are also key ingredients.	-
Financing Options
	Country Style Ice Cream Franchise	San Gelato Cafe Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
	Country Style Ice Cream Franchise	San Gelato Cafe Franchise
Training	The initial training program shall be approximately 50 hours over eight days in duration. Franchisee shall complete initial training program at least three weeks before the commencement of operation of the franchised store.	- San Gelato has developed a set of extensive training courses that 15 days taught at out corporate headquarters, as well as in-store training to make sure Franchisees hit the ground running. Post the initial training program, San Gelato also provides 5 days of onsite training during your soft opening and a system of continuous business development training, utilizing Webinars, Web-based distance learning courses covering sales, operations, and marketing training programs.
Support	-	- We offer a corporate team of specialists that are dedicated to continuously evolving the business model and providing support in product preparation, marketing, sales, advertising and operations to help ensure you stay on track and reach your development goals.
Marketing	-	- Ongoing promotional marketing support, with tried and true strategies to effectively target your specific consumer for both the Caf�. Everything from networking coupons to community outreach programs; we have the marketing/sales materials to help drive and push sales and create ever increasing brand recognition.
Operations	It is not a requirement to be an owner/operator. However, it is required that the owner participate in the training program and highly encouraged that the owner participate in the operation of the store at a level that control can be maintained.	-
Expansion Plans
	Country Style Ice Cream Franchise	San Gelato Cafe Franchise
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Company Overviews

About Country Style Ice Cream

Country Style was founded in 1947 when Wayne Lindgren decided to follow his brother Chester "Whitey" Lindgren into the world of ice cream. The brothers collaborated to produce a quality soft serve mix and Wayne along with his wife Desyl opened the first Country Style on 23rd Avenue and 43rd Street in Moline, Illinois. Later, Whitey and Wayne joined forces at the 16th Street and 23rd Avenue Moline store. Wayne eventually bought out Whitey's share of the business. Committed to quality, Wayne and Desyl then set out to establish Country Style as the finest quality soft serve ice cream in the country. Throughout the years, their dedication and hard work produced a following that spread across the country. The words "tastes like homemade" are often heard at Country Style and can be attributed to the high standards originally set by Wayne and Desyl. Kent Kindelsperger purchased Country Style on February 8, 1988 and continues to head the company. After experimenting with different store venues, Country Style has found a niche and brand with a free standing dairy farm building that serves exceptional ice cream. Country Style's history as a top quality soft serve ice cream provider sets a strong foundation to market the brand across the country.

About San Gelato Cafe

When you join our San Gelato Cafe team, you will be a step ahead of other independent business owners. As a franchisee, you not only have the benefit of running your own business but you will also have the assistance of a team of professionals devoted to the success of your San Gelato Cafe. We are committed to the success of each individual franchisee. The collaborative support offered by the San Gelato Cafe team allows for the integration of all the services you will need. We are proud to offer to You, and to share with You, our experience. We are excited about the amazing success of San Gelato Cafe, and we are committed to continue achieving great results. Our relationship with people we work with is based on integrity, dedication, hard work, achieving financial and personal goals through product and excellent service.San Gelato is an exciting new franchise. Do not let the "new" surprise you. Our roots are strong; our passion and commitment even stronger. Franchisor Services - We are committed to the success of each individual Franchisee and Regional Developer. The collaborative support offered by the San Gelato Cafe team allows for the integration of all the services you will need. Typical locations occupy approximately 1,200-1,600 square feet of space. Locations are situated in Upscale Urban Areas, Retail Shopping Centers, Regional Malls, Lifestyle Centers, Resort Areas, all in medium-high income areas. Theme parks, Casinos, Universities, and Upscale Tourist Areas are considered "unique locations" Strong foot traffic count and high visibilities are vital factors. We hope you will be part of our exciting franchise. The possibilities are endless. The sky is the limit. Fly with us...We promise a great ride!