Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade vs CherryBerry Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
CherryBerry Franchise
Investment $69,500 - $372,800$360,000 - $466,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$25,000
Royalty Fee 6%-
Advertising Fee 2%-
Year Founded 20002008
Year Franchised 20062008
Term Of Agreement --
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Business Experience Requirements
 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
CherryBerry Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options
 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
CherryBerry Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support
 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
CherryBerry Franchise
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Marketing --
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Expansion Plans
 
Annie's Old Fashioned Ice Cream and Lemonade Franchise
CherryBerry Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

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:


About CherryBerry

"Home"

Establishing a small business on your own can be tough. This is why many choose to go with an established brand. At CherryBerry, we have an incredible culture that focuses on our franchisees’ success. Riding on several decades of franchising experience with our parent company, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, we have developed a system that will help you jump-start your business and provide you with a competitive advantage in your market. As a franchisee, you will have access to all of our support systems and expertise as well as our trade secrets and unique strategies.
Our constant efforts and economies of scale help keep product costs low and consistent product available. Additionally, you will benefit from CherryBerry's brand recognition and the integrity of the CherryBerry name.
Frozen yogurt sells well in warmer months while chocolate sells well in cooler months. Through a special arrangement with our parent company, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, you can add a complementary offering of fine chocolates and caramel apples to expand your market.
CherryBerry’s premium and top-quality distinctive flavors are developed by some of the most knowledgeable yogurt innovators in the industry. Our product is certified to contain live and active cultures to promote good health, plus its creamy texture, original flavors and extensive toppings have been praised by the masses as the best tasting and highest quality frozen yogurt available. The CherryBerry name assures your customers that they can expect the same great quality frozen yogurt time after time.
We provide you with an excellent business model which includes all the necessary training and assistance you’ll need to create a thriving business. Our staff includes experts in real estate, construction, training, operations and marketing.