Fruitfull vs Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Fruitfull Franchise
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise
Investment $30,362 - $85,670$218,325 - $385,158
Franchise Fee $21,000$25,000 - $40,000
Royalty Fee 06%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 1991-
Year Franchised 1993-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee $500-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Fruitfull Franchise
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
  • Marketing skills
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    Financing Options
     
    Fruitfull Franchise
    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA 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
     
    Fruitfull Franchise
    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Internet-
    Marketing Ad slicks, National media-
    Operations Franchise can be run from home.

    Absentee ownership of franchise is NOT allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Fruitfull Franchise
    Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion No-

    Company Overviews

    About Fruitfull

    Thank you for your interest in our Fruitfull Franchise opportunity.
    A Fruitfull franchise is primarily a wholesale distribution business.
    Happy & Healthy Products franchisees distribute the delicious all natural frozen fruit bar Fruitfull
    as well as Happy Indulgence Decadent Dips, Be Happy & Healthy Snacks, Breads and Cookies.
    Established in February 1991,our headquarters are in Boca Raton, Florida, and the factory is in LaHabra California.
    We manufacture Fruitfull and distribute through our franchisees currently in over 25 states, and Puerto Rico.
    We are continuing to expand our product distribution by selecting qualified individuals
    who desire to become franchisees in areas where distribution is needed.

    About Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, USA

    Menchie's is a fast-growing chain of frozen yogurt shops that provides customers the opportunity to create their own custom combinations. With a self-serve design, Menchie's offers more than 100 unique rotating flavors and more than 60 rotating toppings at each location. Servings are paid by the ounce so customers are only paying for what they want. Already a favorite spot among Hollywood's hottest celebrities such as Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, and Justin Timberlake, and families across the country, Menchie's upbeat environment and endless selections makes it appealing for everyone. Menchie's has more than 35 locations open in 11 states, with an additional 45 currently in development, and is poised to total more than 120 locations throughout the country by the end of the year. Major Market Territories are still available and we encourage you to inquire about opportunities in your own community. Our aggressive expansion plans will focus on key domestic and international opportunities. We currently are offering Area Developer, Multi-Unit and Single Unit opportunities to qualified candidates. To learn more about our available markets and the benefits of Menchie's franchise ownership and for more information visit www.menchies.com. We're looking for entrepreneurs to share our vision.

    If you sign an Area Development Agreement, you must pay the franchisor a Development Fee equal to $96,000 if you are going to open 3 Stores and $125,000 if you are planning to open 5 Stores.