TCBY Franchise

Frozen yogurt treats.

TCBY Enterprises Inc. was founded in 1981 by Frank Hickingbotham. Hickingbotham got the idea after he tried frozen yogurt for the first time, exclaiming, 'This can't be yogurt!' The initials of that outburst became the name of the company. Now renamed to stand for 'The Country's Best Yogurt,' TCBY has locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries. In 2000 TCBY merged with Capricorn Investors, the principal shareholder of Mrs. Fields' Holdings Inc. The merger allows TCBY to partner with Mrs. Fields' Original Cookies and other members of the Mrs. Fields family, including Pretzel Time and the Great American Cookie Co. Based in Little Rock, Arkansas, TCBY offers franchise units in both traditional and nontraditional locations. It has co-branding relationships with Subway, Blimpie's and Taco Bell.

TCBY is the original and most well-known frozen yogurt brand, leading
the market in nutrition, taste and product quality. Serving communities
nationwide for 40 years, TCBY is a successful model that has fueled the
growth of a thriving industry. TCBY, which currently has over 250
franchise locations worldwide, offers an extensive product line, with
most yogurt flavors in varieties that are low in fat, nonfat, or no
sugar added. TCBY launched its unique frozen yogurt classification
"Super FroYo" in 2011, which is still the most nutritious frozen yogurt
product available in the market, as well as was the first brand to
market Greek Frozen Yogurt. Also based in Broomfield, Colorado, TCBYhas been a frozen yogurt innovator from the day its first shop opened in
Little Rock, Arkansas.

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How much does it cost to open a TCBY Franchise?

The investment required to open a TCBY Franchise is between $330,000-$435,000. There is an initial franchise fee of $35,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the TCBY name.

Individual Unit Costs

Initial Investment:
$330,000-$435,000
Initial Franchise Fee:
$35,000
Royalty Fee:
6%
Advertising Fee:
2%
Term of Agreement:
10 years

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News and Press Releases

TCBY has Remained the Country's Best Yogurt for Over 30 Years...What's our secret?
The Country's Best Yogurt, known by millions as TCBY, has been a frozen yogurt innovator ever since our first shop opened in Little Rock, Arkansas, back in 1981. Hard work and a dedication to being the best have paved the way for us. Our goal back when we started is the same as it is today: Create d...

T C B Y Yogurt Deal Sends 28 Stores To Southeast Asia
Broomfield-based Famous Brands International, the parent company of TCBY Yogurt and Mrs. Fields Cookies, announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Dewina Holdings Group to bring 28 TCBY stores to Southeast Asia over the next 10 years. Under the master franchise agreement, the TCBY stores will ...

Frozen Yogurt On Trucks
TCBY, one of the most mature operations in the frozen yogurt sub-category of frozen dessert chains, posted total system sales decreases of more than 18 percent last year, mostly due to store closings.� The new trucks will feature four standard varieties and additional rotating flavors. The rotation ...

T C B Y Awarding Trip To Greece In Celebration Of New Fro-yo Line
TCBY has launched its "Greek Challenge," a Facebook contest designed to encourage consumers to incorporate into their diets the company's Greek frozen yogurt, which was introduced in April. Fans who participate are eligible for a chance to win a trip for two to Athens, Greece, along with other pr...

T C B Y Introducing Greek Fro- Yo
TCBY has announced a new Greek Fro-Yo product, scheduled to appear in stores in April. The launch comes after the chain's successful roll out of Super Fro-Yo last year, and is in response to growing consumer demand. A recent Mintel Report said, "The recent surge in fresh Greek yogurt represents a...

TCBY News & Press Releases

TCBY Franchise Growth History

When did the first TCBY open? 1981
When did TCBY start Franchising? 1982

Year	U.S.A.	Canada	International	Corporate
2000	2011	55	292	0

TCBY Franchise Expansion Plans

International:

Financing Options

Expense	In-House	Third Party
Franchise Fee	No	Yes
Startup Costs	No	Yes
Equipment	No	Yes
Inventory	No	Yes
Accounts Receivable	No	No
Payroll	No	No

Training & Support

Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations

Marketing
Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising

Business Operations

International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

Qualifications & Business Experiences

Business Experience:

Industry experience

General business experience

Marketing skills

How much does a TCBY Franchise owner make?

To calculate how much income a franchise owner can do at TCBY Franchise, may vary on factors like location, size etc., On the other side as a business owner your goals to maintain the quality of service while streaming sales high and expenses low. As any other franchise may include rent/mortgage, staffing/family, inventory supplies, utilities, administrative costs vise vera. Location to location and seasons the months costs may vary. Most franchises start up costs are typically fixed and they will cover most of the initial operating costs like signage, furniture, decoration and renovations.

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