Applegate Farm vs Yogurt Lab Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Yogurt Lab Franchise
Investment $137,650 - $322,000$313,500 - $557,000
Franchise Fee $25,000$35,000
Royalty Fee 5%6% of Gross Revenues
Advertising Fee 2%local+2% Nat'l1% local
Year Founded -2011
Year Franchised -2013
Term Of Agreement 5 Years +5+5+510 years
Term Of Agreement 5 Years +5+5+510 years
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Business Experience Requirements

 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Yogurt Lab Franchise
Experience --

Financing Options

 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Yogurt Lab Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Yogurt Lab Franchise
Training 80 hours over approximately two weeks. Includes both classroom and on-the-job 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

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Expansion Plans

 
Applegate Farm Franchise
Yogurt Lab Franchise
US Expansion --
Canada Expansion --
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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 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.