Dippin' Dots vs Ziiing Yogurt Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Dippin' Dots vs Ziiing Yogurt including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Dippin' Dots Franchise
Ziiing Yogurt Franchise
Investment $112,204 - $366,950$165,636 - $506,600
Franchise Fee $15,000$25,000
Royalty Fee Varies6%
Advertising Fee Varies2%
Year Founded 1988-
Year Franchised 2000-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Term Of Agreement 5 years-
Renewal Fee Varies-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Dippin' Dots Franchise
Ziiing Yogurt Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
    		• > Understanding and agreement with the Ziiing Frozen Yogurt concept of high standards, operations and customer service. > Desire and ability to participate and conform with our operating system. > An enthusiastic and entrepreneurial spirit. > Willingness to devote full-time efforts to this business. > A minimum net worth (for single-unit operators) of $350,000 with at least $75,000 to $100,000 liquid. > Consistent employment or business ownership history. > Working knowledge of accounting and financial reports. > Strong communication and organizational skills. > Management experience.

    Financing Options
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    Ziiing Yogurt 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
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    Ziiing Yogurt Franchise
    Training On-The-Job Training: 12 hours Classroom Training: 19 hours 1-day orientation, then a week at our corporate office and corporate store. The last portion of training consists of a corporate approved trainer going to your location & being there with you & your staff during the first week of opening.
    Support Newsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Grand Opening Field Operations Site Selection Franchisee Intranet Platform -
    Marketing Ad Templates Social media SEO Website development Email marketing -
    Operations 95% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 3

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Dippin' Dots Franchise
    Ziiing Yogurt Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    Company Overviews

    About Dippin' Dots

    Research biotechnologist Curt Jones used his expertise in cryogenic freezing processes to find new ways to produce ice cream. After nearly a year of experimenting with the idea of flash-freezing his family's homemade ice cream, Jones created and sold his first cups of Dippin' Dots ice cream in 1988. Because of Jones' flash-freezing process, Dippin' Dots ice cream forms into little balls (hence the term 'dots'), but unlike freeze-dried products, the ice cream can still melt.

    Seeking new franchise units Worldwide.

    Veteran Incentives  15% off franchise fee
    "Entrepreneur
    #207 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #276 in Franchise 500 for 2021.




    About Ziiing Yogurt

    Ziiing Frozen Yogurt is offering franchises to qualified individuals for single unit, multi-unit, state and regional Area Development Agreements as well as international and co-branded yogurt/smoothie opportunities.
    Ziiing Frozen Yogurt seeks individuals who are passionate and committed to put the time and effort necessary in order to realize the maximum potential attainable from each franchise location.