South Bend Chocolate Company vs Sweet Factory Franchise Comparison

Chocolate is in the Tarner family's blood. When Mark Tarner founded the South Bend Chocolate Company (SBCC) in 1991, he had already spent several years working in his father's chocolate factory. Privately owned and operated, the South Bend Chocolate Company got its start making chocolates under a license from the University of Notre Dame, and currently makes licensed chocolates for other schools, including Indiana University and Purdue University. In addition, South Bend Chocolate Company also wholesales its product line to gift shops, gourmet food stores, coffee shops and gift basket companies throughout the country.

South Bend Chocolate Company franchises operate retail kiosks, Chocolate Caf'ites and Caf'xpress coffee carts in malls throughout Indiana and other states.

The total investment necessary to begin operation of the Kiosk model ranges from $85,700 to $111,005, and for the Cafe Model range from $340,552 to $676,460.

For the Kiosk model, this includes $55,000 to $57,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate, and for the Café model includes $57,000 to $61,000 that must be paid to the franchisor or affiliate.

Sweet Factory is the market leader in the one-price bulk candy industry, one of the fastest growing retail phenomena sweeping the country! We are executing a winning formula that sets the standard for bulk candy retailers. Owning a Sweet Factory franchise can provide you with an exciting and rewarding business opportunity - not to mention a fun place to work. We seek well-qualified candidates who share the same passion as we do. To get you started, we will provide you with market evaluation, site selection, and lease negotiation assistance; store design assistance in accordance with our standards; educating you in our comprehensive training program; support you during your pre-opening setup and store grand opening; and provide you with a copy of our confidential Franchise Operations Manual. Throughout your association as a Sweet Factory franchise owner, you will continue to receive the benefits of operational support and consultation from Corporate Support left staff. In addition, we will provide merchandising, special event, and holiday promotional support throughout the year. Of course there are creative marketing programs to enhance your store performance. Equally as important, our ongoing support, service, and quantity discount programs will enhance your opportunity for success.

Enjoy the satisfaction of becoming your own boss and part of the Sweet Factory family.