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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Yogurt Lab vs di'lishi frozen yogurt bar including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $313,500 - $557,000 | $285,700 - $512,500 |
Franchise Fee | $35,000 | $25,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% of Gross Revenues | 4% |
Advertising Fee | 1% local | 4% |
Year Founded | 2011 | 2011 |
Year Franchised | 2013 | 2011 |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
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Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | Before you open your Store, we will train you and one of your manager-level employees to operate a YOGURT L AB Store. We will provide approximately eight days of training (although the specific number of days depends on our opinion of your experience and needs) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, or another location we designate. You must attend the entire training program. Additional people beyond the first two may attend initial training if you pay our then- current training charge for each additional person (currently $500 per person per day). You also must pay for all travel and living expenses that you and your employees incur and for your employees' wages and workers' compensation insurance while they attend our initial training program. Training will occur after you sign the Franchise Agreement and while you are developing the Store. You and your attendees must complete the entire training program to our satisfaction before you may open your Store | On-The-Job Training: 1 week (approximately) Classroom Training: 1 week (approximately) |
Support | - | Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations |
Marketing | - | Ad Templates |
Operations | - | Absentee Ownership Allowed |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
di’lishi is the creation of Marlo Francis from Asheboro, NC. Her first experience with frozen yogurt came after her son told her about discovering the self-serve concept in a neighboring state when he left for college - and he was eager for her to try it when she planned her next visit. Before that could happen, though, Marlo happened upon a bar for herself, while travelling to a larger city near her hometown. After several repeat visits - including eventually traveling to see her son and trying the yogurt bar in his college town, it didn’t take long before she began dreaming about opening a shop of her own - one that reflected her unique interpretation of the concept. She wanted to create an environment that invited people to come in and stay awhile. She wanted to serve the finest yogurt and toppings that she could find, as well as a way to regularly contribute to the community around her.