San Gelato Cafe vs Yogurtland Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
	San Gelato Cafe Franchise	Yogurtland Franchise
Investment	$500,000 - $1,400,000	$267,820 - $479,070
Franchise Fee	$25,000	$35,000
Royalty Fee	-	6%
Advertising Fee	-	2%
Year Founded	-	2004
Year Franchised	-	2006
Term Of Agreement	-	10 years
Term Of Agreement	-	10 years
Renewal Fee	-	-
Business Experience Requirements
	San Gelato Cafe Franchise	Yogurtland Franchise
Experience	-	-
Financing Options
	San Gelato Cafe Franchise	Yogurtland Franchise
	In-House/3rd Party	In-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees	-/-	-/Yes
Start-up Costs	-/-	-/Yes
Equipment	-/-	-/Yes
Inventory	-/-	-/Yes
Receivables	-/-	-/Yes
Payroll	-/-	-/Yes
Training & Support
	San Gelato Cafe Franchise	Yogurtland Franchise
Training	- 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.	On-The-Job Training: Varies Classroom Training: 16 hours Additional Training: At corporate stores
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.	Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform
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.	We fully support you with strong marketing and advertising programs, along with a complete package of communication and brand tools. Working from a solid brand and sales growth strategy, our team of marketing veterans will develop and manage all system wide tactics as well as assist you with specific ways to promote your store locally. Ad Templates National Media Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations	-	Number of Employees Required to Run: 16 - 20
Expansion Plans
	San Gelato Cafe Franchise	Yogurtland Franchise
US Expansion	-	Yes
Canada Expansion	-	-
International Expansion	-	Yes

Company Overviews

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!

About Yogurtland

Yogurtland is excited about the explosive growth and progress we've made as we pioneer a new trail for healthier, more empowering frozen yogurt snacks. Foundational to our success is a franchise system that perfectly blends owner independence and world-class support resulting in a very attractive business package. A great place to start your discovery process is with our frequently asked questions (FAQ's) page. You will find the answers to the most common questions and concerns brought up by our franchise candidates. Once you have finished reading the FAQ's we ask that you fill out our on-line franchise application. Upon completing the form, submit your application directly from our website to be carefully reviewed by our Franchise Development department. A Yogurtland representative will contact you to discuss next steps in our process. Of course, please feel free to contact us at any point and we are always glad to answer any questions you might have. Most franchise candidates find that the interview portion of the application process provides the ideal opportunity to inquire in person about any details pertaining to obtaining and operating a Yogurtland franchise. We thank you, once again, for your interest in Yogurtland's franchise opportunities and look forward to meeting you.