The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe vs Rubyjuice Fruit and Smoothies Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe vs Rubyjuice Fruit and Smoothies including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Rubyjuice Fruit and Smoothies Franchise
Investment $164,518 - $542,768$106,000 - $223,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$20,000
Royalty Fee 4%5.5%
Advertising Fee $5.3K/yr.-
Year Founded 19612000
Year Franchised 19772003
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -10% of current franchise fee


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Rubyjuice Fruit and Smoothies Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • -

    Financing Options

     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Rubyjuice Fruit and Smoothies Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Rubyjuice Fruit and Smoothies Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluationsMeetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures
    Marketing -Ad slicks
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (75% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 10 - 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.


    Expansion Plans

     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Rubyjuice Fruit and Smoothies Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe

    First sold exclusively in New York City gourmet shops, Haagen-Dazs ice cream started distribution in 1961. As word grew, the first franchises opened in the mid-1970s. Haagen-Dazs ice cream is distributed in more than 50 countries with shops in more than 600 locations.

    "Entrepreneur
    #397 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Rubyjuice Fruit and Smoothies

    Jack and Tracy Groot owned and operated a coffee bar in Holland, Michigan, when the location next door became available. To take advantage of the opportunity, the couple developed and opened Rubyjuice, offering quick-service smoothies, juices, sandwiches and salads. The menu includes a variety of nutritional supplements that customers may add to their smoothies. Rubyjuice began franchising in 2003.