Carvel vs Junga Juice Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Carvel Franchise
Junga Juice Franchise
Investment $250,600 - $415,500$180,000 - $249,000
Franchise Fee $30,000$25,000
Royalty Fee $2.44/gal.-
Advertising Fee $2.13/gallon-
Year Founded 1934-
Year Franchised 1947-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Term Of Agreement 20 years-
Renewal Fee Then current fee-


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

    Training & Support
     
    Carvel Franchise
    Junga Juice Franchise
    Training -Junga Juice, LLC will provide all the training you need to open your store and keep it running successfully from opening day forward. A representative will be on site to train your employees before the store opens and during its first few days of operation. After the initial training we will be available for consultation over the phone and will schedule planned visits to ensure your continued success.
    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 advertisingJunga Promotional items to get your Adventure off to a great start: * 1000 Menus * 500 Business Cards * 1000 Frequent User Punch Cards * One case of Junga Juice jugs * 6 full color 24" by 36" product posters * One case of Junga Juice 24 oz mugs * Flyer/Postcard/Newspaper Ad Templates * A set of Junga Adventure Guide Uniforms
    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
    Junga Juice Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion Yes-

    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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    #361 in Franchise 500 for 2020.
    #273 in Franchise 500 for 2021.



    About Junga Juice

    Junga Juice is successful because our franchisees get to tap into two very successful industries, smoothies and espresso. Both of these industries have customers willing to pay top dollar for a premium product; both industries have continual annual sales growth, loyal customers who frequent multiple times a week and a sophisticated customer base with above average disposable incomes. Junga Juice, has a superior product, excellent marketability and customer friendly franchise package.
    "Go Wild...Get Healthy...Enter the Junga!"  In the Junga we: Blend only the freshest fruits and vegetables creating the wildest health adventure imaginable! Facilitating the "Junga Way of Life" and creating success for others by establishing an innovative and enjoyable place for customers to frequent and a desirable place to work.