The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe vs Bowl of Heaven Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Investment $164,518 - $542,768$135,500 - $328,500
Franchise Fee $30,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 4%6%
Advertising Fee $5.3K/yr.3% Local 2%Nat'l
Year Founded 19612010
Year Franchised 19772012
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement -5 years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • You don't necessarily need to have specific business ownership experience or a background in foodservice or nutrition to become a franchise owner with Bowl of Heaven. We look for people who are passionate, customer-service oriented and who have a desire to make a difference in their local communities. We prefer franchise owners who will be directly involved in the operations and growth of their Bowl of Heaven franchises, unless they have an operating partner with a minimum 5% equity in the business. In turn, we'll provide the support franchisees need to run their Bowl of Heaven franchise. We do, of course, also expect that franchisees have the right amount of capital to invest in the business.


    Financing Options

     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Bowl of Heaven Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support

     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Bowl of Heaven Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing --
    Operations

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8

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

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    Expansion Plans

     
    The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Franchise
    Bowl of Heaven Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    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.

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    #397 in Franchise 500 for 2020.

    About Bowl of Heaven

    Bowl of Heaven is thrilled to have the opportunity to make customers happier and healthier, and have such a good time while doing so. We're also very serious about business and committed to our mission of offering high-quality products and services to people across the country. With our backgrounds in healthcare, biochemistry and medicine, and years of experience as entrepreneurs and business motivators, Bowl of Heaven is now seeking out like-minded, well-skilled, and financially capable individuals to join our team. That's where you enter the picture. Imagine yourself operating your own Bowl of Heaven location, or locations, where people of all ages gather to enjoy and benefit from heavenly acai bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. You can help us bring the joy of blending exotic fruits and healthy food to billions of people, while you work to secure your own future!