Applegate Farm vs Creamistry Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Applegate Farm vs Creamistry including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees
 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Investment $137,650 - $322,000$224,500 - $576,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee 2%local+2% Nat'l1.5%
Year Founded -2014
Year Franchised -2014
Term Of Agreement 5 Years +5+5+5-
Term Of Agreement 5 Years +5+5+5-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements
 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Experience -- a passion for customer service - a strong business acumen.

Financing Options
 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support
 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Training 80 hours over approximately two weeks. Includes both classroom and on-the-job training. On-The-Job Training: 40 hours Classroom Training: 9-12 hours Additional Training: 10-12 days at franchisee's location
Support -Grand Opening Online Support Security/Safety Procedures Field Operations Site Selection Proprietary Software Franchisee Intranet Platform
Marketing -Ad Templates Regional Advertising Social media SEO Website development Email marketing Loyalty program/app
Operations -Number of Employees Required to Run: 15 - 20

Expansion Plans
 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion --
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Applegate Farm

Applegate Farm has grown to be one of the largest retail outlets for ice cream on the East Coast. In 1980, Mrs. Betty Vhay became the new owner of Applegate Farm. In an effort to oversee all aspects of the business the Vhay family moved into the original farmhouse. Mrs. Vhay became Mrs. Wayne Niles in 1991 and eventually transferred ownership to her nephew and his wife Mr. and Mrs. Jason Street. Working together, the entire family contributes to maintaining the century-old tradition of the best homemade ice cream and sweet treats in the 21st century.

About Creamistry

We at Creamistry are Ice Cream Fanatics! We believe ice cream should never be sitting in a freezer waiting to be served. Our ice cream is made-to-order, freshly prepared and frozen right in front of the customer. Combine it with great customer service and a spectacular liquid nitrogen smoke show, and you have a recipe for success. We're always looking for owners who are as passionate about ice cream as we are - franchisees who love to put smiles on people's faces with quality products, friendly staff, an enjoyable environment and one of a kind experience that will have people coming in again and again.
Franchise Fee: $40,000.00 2nd Store: $30,000.00 Subsequent Stores: $20,000.00

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559-241-4881

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