Carvel vs Happy & Healthy Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carvel Franchise
Happy & Healthy Franchise
Investment $250,600 - $415,500$53,206 - $92,936
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee $2.44/gal.0
Advertising Fee $2.13/gallon$600/year
Year Founded 19341991
Year Franchised 19471993
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Term Of Agreement 20 years10 years
Renewal Fee Then current fee$500


Business Experience Requirements
 
Carvel Franchise
Happy & Healthy Franchise
Experience
  • General business experience
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    Financing Options
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Happy & Healthy Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/YesNo/Yes
    Start-up Costs No/YesNo/Yes
    Equipment No/YesNo/Yes
    Inventory No/YesNo/Yes
    Receivables No/NoNo/Yes
    Payroll No/NoNo/Yes

    Training & Support
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Happy & Healthy Franchise
    Training -On-The-Job Training: 40-80 hours Additional Training: as needed
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Security/safety procedures, Field operations/evaluations, Purchasing cooperativesNewsletter Meetings/Conventions Toll-Free Line Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertisingCo-op Advertising Ad Templates Social media
    Operations International franchisees required to buy multiple units/master licenses; 25% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6

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

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    Expansion Plans
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Happy & Healthy Franchise
    US Expansion YesYes
    Canada Expansion NoNo
    International Expansion YesNo

    Company Overviews

    About Carvel

    In 1934 Tom Carvel opened his first ice cream shop in Hartsdale, New York. Over the years, he developed formulas and equipment for creating and serving his ice cream. The company started franchising in 1947, and by 1951 had opened 100 stores. Today the company distributes its line of ice cream, cakes, pies and other treats in its own locations and in stadiums, club stores and supermarkets.

    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Shoppe selling a full range of Carvel® products (a “Full Shoppe”) ranges from $250,600 to $415,500. This includes $30,000 to $32,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Shoppe selling selected Carvel® products (an “Express Shoppe”) ranges from $39,600 to $148,400.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of an Express Shoppe within the space of another restaurant, food service facility, or business approved by the franchisor (a “Hosted Express Shoppe”) ranges from $33,100 to $66,500. These total investment estimates for Express Shoppes and Hosted Express Shoppes include $10,000 to $12,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.
    The total investment necessary to begin operation of a Shoppe in an ice cream truck (an “Ice Cream Truck”) is $95,050 to $195,000. This includes $5,000 to $7,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or their affiliates.

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    About Happy & Healthy

    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. Happy & Healthy has been ranked one of the Exclusive Top Franchises by Entrepreneur Magazine, and in 2006 they ranked us #1 in the Miscellaneous Food category! We have so much to offer you, including:
    - Low Investment
    - Fun and Flexible
    - No Royalties
    - Low Overhead
    - No Sales or Previous Experience Necessary
    - Complete Training & Initial Accounts Guaranteed
    - Home-Based
    - Family Oriented Business
    - Option to Work Full or Part Time

    #79 on Entrepreneur's ranking of the top 150 franchises offering incentives and other programs to help veterans become franchisees

    Veteran Incentives  5% off franchise fee

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