Blue Sky Creamery vs Yogurt Lab Franchise Comparison
Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Blue Sky Creamery vs Yogurt Lab including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
| Investment |
$138,750 - $401,000 | $313,500 - $557,000 |
| Franchise Fee |
$25,000 - $35,000 | $35,000 |
| Royalty Fee |
- | 6% of Gross Revenues |
| Advertising Fee |
- | 1% local |
| Year Founded |
2000 | 2011 |
| Year Franchised |
2004 | 2013 |
| Term Of Agreement |
- | 10 years |
| Term Of Agreement |
- | 10 years |
| Renewal Fee |
- | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
| Experience |
- | - |
Financing Options |
| |
In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party |
| Franchise Fees |
-/- | -/- |
| Start-up Costs |
-/- | -/- |
| Equipment |
-/- | -/- |
| Inventory |
-/- | -/- |
| Receivables |
-/- | -/- |
| Payroll |
-/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
| Training |
- | Before you open your Store, we will train you and one of your manager-level employees to operate a YOGURT L AB Store.
We will provide approximately eight days of training (although the specific number of days depends on our opinion of your experience and needs) in Minneapolis, Minnesota, or another location we designate.
You must attend the entire training program.
Additional people beyond the first two may attend initial training if you pay our then- current training charge for each additional person (currently $500 per person per day). You also must pay for all travel and living expenses that you and your employees incur and for your employees' wages and workers' compensation insurance while they attend our initial training program.
Training will occur after you sign the Franchise Agreement and while you are developing the Store.
You and your attendees must complete the entire training program to our satisfaction before you may open your Store |
| Support |
- | - |
| Marketing |
- | - |
| Operations |
- | - |
Expansion Plans |
| US Expansion |
- | - |
| Canada Expansion |
- | - |
| International Expansion |
- | - |
Company Overviews
About Blue Sky Creamery
In 2001, TJ and Will successfully demonstrated the Nitro Freeze process with a second-generation prototype at the Iowa State Fair, the Clay County Fair, and the Tulsa State Fair. The second-generation prototype implemented several technology advances improving reliability, ease of use, cleaning, and product quality.
In 2002, the concession operation was expanded by adding the Minnesota State Fair. And the first retail location, a new ice cream shop called the Blue Sky Creamery, opened in Ankeny, Iowa. Plans were then completed for a new production model Nitro Freeze machine, the NF-3500. Armed with this new design, the marketing of the machines was launched at the IAAPA trade show in November, in Orlando, Florida.
In 2004, the Blue Sky Creamery Ice Cream Cafe Franchise concept was rolled out and the first franchise store opened in Minnesota. Additional Blue Sky Creamery locations have been opened in West Des Moines, Iowa and St. Louis, MO. Buy Blue Sky Creamery Ice Cream, Gelto and Coffee Online
In 2008 and 2009, Blue Sky Creamery had expanded its mobile operations to more than 25 events and started offering Mobile Franchise opportunities. From Miami to Las Vegas to Columbus to Calgary, the Nitro Freeze process has been sweeping the continent! Mobile Franchise have been granted in Eastern Iowa, Wisconsin, Oregon, North Carolina, Phoenix, and Las Vegas so far.
In 2009, demand for our ice cream in different parts of the nation led us to offer pints of Blue Sky Creamery ice cream and gelato available online to be shipped right to your door!
About Yogurt Lab
Yogurt Lab features fresh-made premium frozen yogurt coupled with quality toppings and an unmatched customer experience compared to other ordinary, everyday frozen yogurt shops. How? We make all of our delicious flavors fresh in our stores daily. We’ve also built a powerful formula for success with a premium brand that offers a healthy dessert, snack alternative, and even a meal replacement (have you tried Greek Yogurt w/fresh fruit, honey granola and oatmeal flakes?) Yogurt Lab has become the ideal gathering place for families, friends, and even for business. And, Yogurt Lab has proven its success in the Twin Cities, one of the nation’s coldest metropolitan markets.
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