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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tropik Sun Fruit & Nut vs Leonidas Chocolates - Western Canada including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $93,000 - $214,000 | $50,000 - $100,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | N/A |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | - | - |
Year Founded | 1980 | - |
Year Franchised | 1980 | - |
Term Of Agreement | Varies based on lease term | - |
Term Of Agreement | Varies based on lease term | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | No/No | -/- |
Payroll | No/No | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | - | - |
Support | Newsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations |
10% of all franchisees own more than one unit Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 8
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (40% of current franchisees are owner/operators) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | - |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
Tropik Sun began in the summer of 1980 in downtown Chicago with a basic offering of 20 varieties of nuts, 16 types of dried fruits, a dozen trail mixes, carob and yogurt-covered nuts and fruits. Today Tropik Sun has evolved to include a diversified and wide variety of "fun-munchies", gift items and thirst-quenching refreshments. Tropik Sun will likely be known as the greatest "fun-munchie" store in the history of shopping malls! Tropik Sun is proud to serve quality products that reflect the popular tastes of our ageless customers.
Leonidas is a renowned chocolate brand offering more than 100 types of Belgian chocolates in 1400 points of sale worldwide. The Leonidas franchise promises the following to its franchisees: "you will never be on your own". Teams of professionals will be supporting the franchisees at every step: - Help in finding the best location - Boutique decoration - Advice pertaining to the purchase of supplies - Practical training throughout the carrier They will provide help to the franchisees both in sales and logistics. The franchisor is currently developing internationally. Some of the figures may vary depending on your country and will be confirmed to you by the franchisor as you request information.