Mr. Smoothie vs MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Mr. Smoothie vs MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
Investment $87,650 - $377,400$225,000 - $375,000
Franchise Fee $20,000$33,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee to 2%-
Year Founded 19931996
Year Franchised 20011997
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 10 years10 years
Renewal Fee -$5K


Business Experience Requirements

 
Mr. Smoothie Franchise
MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
Experience -
  • Industry and business experience preferred

  • Financing Options

     
    Mr. Smoothie Franchise
    MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/NoNo/No
    Start-up Costs No/NoNo/No
    Equipment No/NoNo/No
    Inventory No/NoNo/No
    Receivables No/NoNo/No
    Payroll No/NoNo/No

    Training & Support

     
    Mr. Smoothie Franchise
    MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
    Training --
    Support Newsletter, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter, Meetings, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations
    Marketing Ad slicksCo-op advertising, Ad slicks
    Operations 50% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 4 - 6

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (50% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

    International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 65% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 12

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (90% of current franchisees are owner/operators)


    Expansion Plans

     
    Mr. Smoothie Franchise
    MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesYes

    Company Overviews

    About Mr. Smoothie

    Ready to own TWO of the fastest Growing Franchise Concepts Under ONE Roof? Then Mr. Smoothie & Frozen Yogurt may be the Franchise for YOU!
    Mr. Smoothie, with over 26 years in business in 7 states, is the first Multi- State Franchise system to bring both: Real Fresh Fruit Smoothies and Self Service Frozen Yogurt Under one Roof.
    Since 1996, Mr. Smoothie has been serving the Freshest and most delicious Smoothies, Juices and everyone’s favorite frozen treats

    Mr. Smoothie’s locations are where our customers "Work, Live and Play” helping to accommodate today’s hectic schedules and healthy lifestyles.

    We continually work with our vendors to ensure our locations are supplied with the freshest and healthiest products while delivering the best value to our customers.
    Reqirements:
    *Net worth of $200k and $50k liquid
    *Real Estate, Design & Build Out Assistance
    *All formats: Malls, Strip Centers, Airports & Universities
    *Simple & Easy to Learn Operations
    *On Site Training & Ongoing Store Support
    *Menu items for everyone in the family and all throughout the day
    *National Proprietary Food Vendor for bulk purchasing power
    *Single Store, Multi-Unit and Area Developers welcomed
     

    About MaggieMoo's Ice Cream & Treatery

    We are currently expanding nationwide, but have approved sites and immediate opportunities in the following areas of the country: Cincinnati, OH Simpsonsville, SC Charleston, SC Oklahoma City, OK Boise, ID NY Metro Northern Virginia Topeka, KS Call 1-800-524-6444 for more information about these areas.