Jo to Go vs CherryBerry Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Jo to Go vs CherryBerry including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jo to Go Franchise
CherryBerry Franchise
Investment $82,500 - $786,000$360,000 - $466,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 7%-
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19982008
Year Franchised 20012008
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Term Of Agreement 15 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Jo to Go Franchise
CherryBerry Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Jo to Go Franchise
    CherryBerry Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/Yes-/-
    Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
    Equipment No/Yes-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    Jo to Go Franchise
    CherryBerry Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, National media, Regional advertising-
    Operations 100% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 7

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed.

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Jo to Go Franchise
    CherryBerry Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Jo to Go

    It's the People That Make the Support Superior - The people at the Jo To Go Coffee - Franchise Support Center offices are all committed to supporting and growing our franchise system. They are dedicated and willing people that were found using the same hiring system we share with our franchisee partners.Jo To Go Coffee offers robust support from a collection of bright and talented professionals across marketing & advertising, real estate, graphic design, accounting, operations, training and franchise sales. Getting answers and assistance, even from the officers of the company, is only a phone call, email or a visit away. We look forward to meeting and serving you!

    About CherryBerry

    "Home"

    Establishing a small business on your own can be tough. This is why many choose to go with an established brand. At CherryBerry, we have an incredible culture that focuses on our franchisees’ success. Riding on several decades of franchising experience with our parent company, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, we have developed a system that will help you jump-start your business and provide you with a competitive advantage in your market. As a franchisee, you will have access to all of our support systems and expertise as well as our trade secrets and unique strategies.
    Our constant efforts and economies of scale help keep product costs low and consistent product available. Additionally, you will benefit from CherryBerry's brand recognition and the integrity of the CherryBerry name.
    Frozen yogurt sells well in warmer months while chocolate sells well in cooler months. Through a special arrangement with our parent company, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, you can add a complementary offering of fine chocolates and caramel apples to expand your market.
    CherryBerry’s premium and top-quality distinctive flavors are developed by some of the most knowledgeable yogurt innovators in the industry. Our product is certified to contain live and active cultures to promote good health, plus its creamy texture, original flavors and extensive toppings have been praised by the masses as the best tasting and highest quality frozen yogurt available. The CherryBerry name assures your customers that they can expect the same great quality frozen yogurt time after time.
    We provide you with an excellent business model which includes all the necessary training and assistance you’ll need to create a thriving business. Our staff includes experts in real estate, construction, training, operations and marketing.