South Bend Chocolate Company vs Chocolate Graphics Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of South Bend Chocolate Company vs Chocolate Graphics including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
South Bend Chocolate Company Franchise
Chocolate Graphics Franchise
Investment $85,700 - $676,460$250,000 - $375,000
Franchise Fee $35,000$5,000 - $68,000
Royalty Fee 4%6% of retail sales beginning Year 4
Advertising Fee --
Year Founded 19911996
Year Franchised 19971999
Term Of Agreement 4 years-
Term Of Agreement 4 years-
Renewal Fee $150-


Business Experience Requirements
 
South Bend Chocolate Company Franchise
Chocolate Graphics Franchise
Experience
  • Overall qualifications considered; no specific experience is necessary
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    Financing Options
     
    South Bend Chocolate Company Franchise
    Chocolate Graphics Franchise
      In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
    Franchise Fees No/No-/-
    Start-up Costs No/No-/-
    Equipment No/No-/-
    Inventory No/No-/-
    Receivables No/No-/-
    Payroll No/No-/-

    Training & Support
     
    South Bend Chocolate Company Franchise
    Chocolate Graphics Franchise
    Training Ongoing (monthly visits)All licensees are required to be trained in the Chocolate Graphics International policy and procedures. The level of training depends on the level of licensee in which you invest. Most licensees are required to be trained in the Chocolate Graphics International manufacturing process. It is a Chocolate Graphics International policy that all licensees have adequate training in a production centre. The location of the production centre is mutually agreed to by both parties.
    Support Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations-
    Marketing Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising-
    Operations 0% of all franchisees own more than one unit

    Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 20

    Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)

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    Expansion Plans
     
    South Bend Chocolate Company Franchise
    Chocolate Graphics Franchise
    US Expansion Yes-
    Canada Expansion No-
    International Expansion NoYes

    Company Overviews

    About South Bend Chocolate Company

    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.




    About Chocolate Graphics

    New franchise / licensing opportunities are now available to join the highly successful Chocolate Graphics team as it expands in the U.S. This is an exciting, profitable and rewarding opportunity to "be in business for yourself, but not by yourself". Unlike traditional franchising concepts, the Chocolate Graphics licensing structure allows you to mold the business to suit your requirements. With a Chocolate Graphics License you can use our unique patent-protected process and strategic marketing systems to manufacture and sell your own completely unique personalized chocolate products.Chocolate Graphics is a successful Australian company, which began licensing its unique chocolate manufacturing process in 2003. Chocolate Graphics now has established Licensees in many countries throughout the globe. These include: Australia, Chile, Costa Rica, Greece, Japan, Kuwait, Lebanon, the Caribbean, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, India, United Kingdom and Vietnam. This innovative patent-protected technology is already proving to be a very profitable business venture for those licensees. Opportunities still exist at local, state, regional and national levels in the U.S. for:

  • Production Center Licensees- manufacturing Chocolate Graphics products for a set territory.
  • Master Licensees - developing the Chocolate Graphics manufacturing and marketing for a country.
  • Regional Master Licensees - developing the Chocolate Graphics industry in a regional area within a country or two or more countries.
  • Retail Store - A prestigious Chocolate Graphics Retail store with the perfect gift for every day of the year!