Yeh! vs SweetDuet Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Yeh! Franchise
SweetDuet Franchise
Investment $275,000 - $425,000$104,250 - $405,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee -5%
Advertising Fee -3%
Year Founded 2005-
Year Franchised 2010-
Term Of Agreement --
Term Of Agreement --
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Yeh! Franchise
SweetDuet Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Yeh! Franchise
SweetDuet Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Yeh! Franchise
SweetDuet Franchise
Training -Our Training Sets Your Business Apart! Our goal is to help you achieve excellence in every aspect of your business. Towards that ambitious goal, you and your key personnel will receive intensive training that covers all areas of the operation. Our training program, comprised of hands-on learning in our company-owned location and classroom instruction includes:
  • Day-to-day restaurant operations
  • Hiring, training, and retaining good employees
  • Maintaining financial controls
  • Orientation to your Marketing team that will coordinate your local advertising
  • Operational training at your location as you open
    • Support -Our Support Sets Your Business Apart! As a franchisor, BAB Systems, Inc. has always focused heavily on the level of support it provides to its franchisees and the importance of open lines of communication to foster strong franchisee relationships. Franchisees know they can count on us to watch our position within the industry and do what it takes to keep up with ever-changing consumer preferences and innovations in franchise support. Of course, since the first franchise, technological advancements have changed the face of franchising. Accordingly, as its product offering has evolved, so has its franchise support program, which now includes an exclusive franchise intranet web site. As a BAB Systems, Inc. franchisee, you'll receive guidance and assistance with the key steps involved in getting your new business up and running. Pre-opening support includes:
  • Site selection assistance.
  • Restaurant layout and design.
  • Coordination with national and regional suppliers.
  • Equipment, merchandise and services at negotiated rates.
  • Grand Opening marketing campaign.
  • Full seasonal marketing strategies, complete with compact disc for local production of advertising and other marketing materials.
  • E-Mail subscription program, through which participating franchisees are kept informed up to the minute on important breaking news as well as surveyed for their feedback.
  • A password-protected BAB Franchisee Intranet featuring a download center, on-line sales reporting, resource center and trading post. The BAB Systems, Inc. franchise program is designed to help franchise owners reach their individual growth potential. Whether you are interested in owning one or several BAB Systems, Inc. stores, we'll work with you to determine the growth options that are right for you.
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    Expansion Plans
     
    Yeh! Franchise
    SweetDuet Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion Yes-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Yeh!

    YEH YOGOURT stores feature highest quality non-fat frozen yogurt plus fresh fruit toppings offered as a "self-serve" cost by weight treat along with cookies, waffles, smoothies, crepes and dessert treats. YEH franchisees receive full training, site selection and operations support. YEH retail stores feature an attractive layout that appeals to families, kids and adults, with healthy and delicious product offerings. Call today.

    About SweetDuet

    SweetDuet Frozen Yogurt & Muffins, as its name implies, is a fusion concept, pairing self-serve frozen yogurt with our exclusive line of My Favorite Muffin gourmet muffins, broadening the shop's offering and therefore differentiating itself from the numerous frozen yogurt outlets already populating the market.
    SweetDuet Frozen Yogurt & Muffins shops will also include Brewster's Coffee and a streamlined breakfast menu. Franchisees will have the added benefits of opportunities for outside muffin sales as well as muffin gift-baskets.

    The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of your first BAB Production Store ranges from $298,000 - $405,000, including $32,500 you must pay the franchisor or its affiliates.
    The total initial investment necessary to begin operation of your first BAB Satellite Store ranges from $104,250 - $283,000, including $18,000 you must pay the franchisor or its affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of your franchised BAB Area Development business is from $45,000 to $205,000, all of which you must pay the franchisor. That investment is in addition to the initial investment for your BAB Store. Under the Area Development Agreement, you must open a minimum of 2 BAB Stores.