Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade vs Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade vs Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Company Overviews

About Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade

We understand: Franchisees are entrepreneurs. They want to leverage a proven system and run their own business. A simple, fun, versatile business. A business with solid economics that will support a profitable enterprise. It is this simple idea that has driven the development of the Annie’s opportunity. The Annie’s team has worked diligently to surround Annie’s premium products with a premium business model - a well-conceived package that will deliver time-tested, great products. This ground-up business planning started with developing an understanding of what would create a rewarding experience for franchisees, including:

• A reasonable investment
• A true "turn-key” program
• Simplified inventory management
• Low labor requirements
• Solid product margins
• Flexible retail options

About Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt

Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt is a quick serve restaurant style frozen treat franchise concept with a menu featuring the chain's proprietary Everything Yogurt brand frozen yogurt, Bananas Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt brand smoothies and frosties, and Gretel Pretzel brand hand-rolled pretzels. Other offerings include premium flavored coffees, espresso, cappuccino, muffins, ice cream, nuts, candies, bagels, cookies, cakes and flavored popcorn, as well as specialty items such as Bananas apparel and gifts.