Booster Juice vs La Paloma Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Booster Juice vs La Paloma including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Booster Juice Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
Investment $153,000 - $240,000$326,000 - $535,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19991967
Year Franchised 20002004
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years10 years
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements
 
Booster Juice Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Booster Juice Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees No/No-/-
Start-up Costs No/Yes-/-
Equipment No/Yes-/-
Inventory No/Yes-/-
Receivables No/No-/-
Payroll No/No-/-

Training & Support
 
Booster Juice Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives-
Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
Operations Franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 7-10% of all franchisees own more than one unit

Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 8 - 10

Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (95% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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Expansion Plans
 
Booster Juice Franchise
La Paloma Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion NoYes
International Expansion Yes-

Company Overviews

About Booster Juice

We are, beyond a doubt, the fastest growing juice bar in all of Canada. Market share and enormous buying power are already increasing the profit opportunity for our partner/franchise owners and our corporate locations. The public has waited for such a long time to have healthy alternatives to fast food. How about something other than cheeseburgers and fries. How about fruit? The Canadian Dietary Association recommends 5 servings of fruits and vegetables per day and that's just what we bring you in one of our 24 oz. smoothies. Our concept is geared to the active lifestyles of the public. Smoothies are ideal as meals on the run, power breakfasts, energy enhancers, workout snacks and afternoon treats. It's no wonder why the Juice and Smoothie Bar sector is growing at an annual rate of 30% while the fast food sector is growing at a rate of 3%. The public embraces alternatives when the concept is solid and the product exceptional. And our product is right in tune with what the customer is demanding-- healthy alternatives to fast food.

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#19 in Canada's Top franchises.

About La Paloma

Established in 1967, La Paloma is the most authentic Italian dessert experience. Over 50 years developing countless proprietary recipes, La Paloma is now franchising. "The ART of Italian Artisan Ice Cream". Our turnkey "Gelato Cafe" concept features over 40 flavours in-store to offer a taste of Italy that is unequalled.