Jo to Go vs U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Jo to Go Franchise
U-Swirl-n-Go 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
U-Swirl-n-Go Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Jo to Go Franchise
    U-Swirl-n-Go 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
    U-Swirl-n-Go 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
    U-Swirl-n-Go 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 U-Swirl-n-Go

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    U-Swirl International has launched a new concept. “U-Swirl-n-Go” is a 2-4 self-serve frozen yogurt machine kiosk (depending on size constraints) that is ideal for Convenience Stores, Truck Stops, Malls, Airports, University Food Courts, or other Non-Traditional Locations. This can be done in as little as 50 square feet of space. Because of the modular design the kiosk can be retro-fitted or featured in a new store build out as a custom design.
    Advantages:
    • Great opportunity to increase revenues and profits
    • Increase store traffic from “the pump” to “the store”
    • Turns existing floor space into “Branded Profits”
    • National Brand Alliance with over 280 traditional stores in 38 states and 4 countries
    • Cheaper and more efficient than going-it-alone
    • Minimal Space
    • Little to no additional Labor costs
    • Opportunity for a unique product offering in your trade area
    Kiosks
    • 40 - 50 square foot minimum
    • Easy install (kiosk-in-a-box)
    • Kiosks are built modularly and shipped read to assemble (retro-fit)
    • Custom design available for new store builds
    • Yogurt is machine ready
    • On-site Training