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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Booster Juice vs Ice Cream Churn including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $153,000 - $240,000 | $180,000 - $350,000 |
Franchise Fee | $20,000 | $30,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | 7% |
Advertising Fee | - | 1.5% |
Year Founded | 1999 | 1973 |
Year Franchised | 2000 | 1979 |
Term Of Agreement | 5-10 years | 10 years +5 |
Term Of Agreement | 5-10 years | 10 years +5 |
Renewal Fee | $5K | - |
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/No | -/- |
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, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperatives | Field Training Initial Store Opening Inventory Control Franchisee Newsletter 800 Telephone Hotline |
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) | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | No | - |
International Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Ice Cream Churn 's concept is to add an old-fashioned ice cream parlor within another existing location, such as delis, bakeries, video stores, convenience stores, truckstops. Ice Cream Churn sets up location, trains employees, installs exterior signs and supports location with on-going promotions and training. 32 flavors of ice cream and yogurt are available. Master franchise available. New mall kiosk also available!