Booster Juice vs Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Booster Juice Franchise
Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt Franchise
Investment $153,000 - $240,000$224,500 - $457,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$22,000 - $37,200
Royalty Fee 6%5%
Advertising Fee -1%
Year Founded 19991975
Year Franchised 20002003
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years-
Term Of Agreement 5-10 years-
Renewal Fee $5K-


Business Experience Requirements

 
Booster Juice Franchise
Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Booster Juice Franchise
Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt 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
Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt Franchise
Training --
Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
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)

Absentee Ownership Allowed Number of Employees Required to Run: 19

Expansion Plans

 
Booster Juice Franchise
Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion No-
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 Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt

Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt is a quick serve restaurant style frozen treat franchise concept with a menu featuring the chain's proprietary Everything Yogurt brand frozen yogurt, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt brand smoothies and frosties, and Gretel Pretzel brand hand-rolled pretzels. Other offerings include premium flavored coffees, espresso, cappuccino, muffins, ice cream, nuts, candies, bagels, cookies, cakes and flavored popcorn, as well as specialty items such as Bananas apparel and gifts.