CrepeMaker vs Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
CrepeMaker Franchise
Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise
Investment $120,000 - $325,000$369,000 - $1,100,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$27,500
Royalty Fee 5%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19921990
Year Franchised 20011994
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Term Of Agreement -10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
CrepeMaker Franchise
Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience

  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
  • Drive for success

  • Financing Options

     
    CrepeMaker Franchise
    Ritter's Frozen Custard 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

     
    CrepeMaker Franchise
    Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise
    Training Available at headquarters-
    Support Grand opening, Purchasing cooperativesMeetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing -Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
    Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 30% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 5 - 30

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

    70% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    CrepeMaker Franchise
    Ritter's Frozen Custard Franchise
    US Expansion -Yes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion NoNo

    Company Overviews

    About CrepeMaker

     
     The Original CrepeMaker was established in 1992, an idea conceived by the founder, Christopher Hoffman - upon returning from a vacation in France. As he enjoyed the French crepes sold on the street carts of Paris, he envisioned an innovative hand-held crepe concept for the streets of South Florida. He created a meal in hand filled with super fresh, delightful food combinations that would satisfy the heartiest of appetites and the sweet tooth.

    About Ritter's Frozen Custard

    OUR FRANCHISES ARE LIKE OUR FROZEN CUSTARD - THE BEST
    Ritter's Frozen Custard is an award-winning premium ice cream chain. We offer a proprietary, super-premium ice cream menu, served in an engaging, clean, friendly atmosphere. We offer superior training, a proven franchise model, and the tools and support you need to succeed.