Abbott's Frozen Custard vs Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Abbott's Frozen Custard vs Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Abbott's Frozen Custard Franchise
Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos Franchise
Investment $332,254 - $571,634$378,500 - $563,800
Franchise Fee $37,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 5.5%5%
Advertising Fee 0.19Cents/Gal.-
Year Founded 19022003
Year Franchised 19772004
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Abbott's Frozen Custard Franchise
Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos Franchise
Experience -
  • General business experience
  • Work well with children
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    Financing Options
     
    Abbott's Frozen Custard Franchise
    Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/Yes
    Equipment No/NoNo/Yes
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support
     
    Abbott's Frozen Custard Franchise
    Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos Franchise
    Training 3 days at Scoop School and 10 days of on-site training at your location, where we teach you everything you need to know to operate and manage an Abbott's Frozen Custard store.-
    Support Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicksCo-op advertising, National media, Regional advertising
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (80% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    		 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Expansion Plans
     
    Abbott's Frozen Custard Franchise
    Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos Franchise
    US Expansion --
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Abbott's Frozen Custard

    Abbott's Frozen Custard has stood for quality for over 100 years in Upstate New York. Back in the 1920s, people started treating themselves to Abbott's Frozen Custard down at Charlotte Beach on Lake Ontario. Today, the company has grown with franchises spreading out in Rochester, Syracuse and New York's Finger Lakes region. No matter where our stores are located, success has come about because our driving principle is to make the best frozen custard on earth .

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Abbott’s Frozen Custard franchise is between $332,254 and $571,634. This includes an initial franchise fee of $37,000, and other initial fees of $138,354 to $156,801 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliates for your first Abbott’s Store.
    If you choose to enter into a Development Agreement, you must open a minimum of three stores. The total investment necessary under the Development Agreement is between $996,762 to $1,714,902. This includes $111,000 and other initial fees of $415,062 to $470,403 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliates to open three stores.

    About Ricky's Candy, Cones & Chaos

    NO LONGER FRANCHISING 

    Own Your Own Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos Candy Store and Ice Cream Franchise It's A Sweet Opportunity Candy and ice cream combined are a $45 billion industry with an annual growth rate of about 2 percent. Check out this tasty list of facts: *Candy boasts terrific margins. *Ice cream sales have become an all-season business. *Super premium ice cream has been the fastest growing segment of the frozen treats market. There is a growing demographic of young parents who cater birthday parties for their children outside of their homes. Residents of the Northeast consume more candy than any other region in the United States Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos is the ultimate ice cream and candy experience for customers and a sweet franchise opportunity for you! It includes thousands of bulk candy choices; a delicious super-premium ice cream you make in the store; candy novelties and other great gifts; and a color-filled party room terrific for kids' birthdays. These three business centers - candy, cones and 'chaos' - provide an all-season business opportunity for the dedicated franchisee. The Sa-weeetist Franchise Support Anywhere Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos will give franchise operations unparalleled support including: *Site evaluation and selection. *Lease and contract negotiations. *Staff consultation during construction process. *Name-brand products and proprietary products. *In-house management training program at our flagship location. *On-site operations assistance prior to and during your store opening. *Marketing assistance. *On-going assistance as needed. Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos Candy Store and Ice Cream Franchise The Ultimate in Fun and Excitement Ricky's Candy Cones and Chaos is the ultimate ice cream and candy experience; something for kids ages 5 to 85! Families love our "Chaos Center," where they can build their own fabulous sundae. And our candy choices are nothing less than extraordinary! Bin after bin, you'll find thousands of treats to choose from - bag 'em, put 'em in a tin, or have them wrapped for the ultimate candy gift! For the ultimate birthday, team or group event, book our party room! Kids can make their own candy jewelry, share sweet treats with friends, and have loads of fun! Ricky's Candy, Cones and Chaos puts fun first.