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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Applegate Farm vs Rush Bowls including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $137,650 - $322,000 | $192,000 - $351,000 |
Franchise Fee | $25,000 | $39,000 |
Royalty Fee | 5% | 6% |
Advertising Fee | 2%local+2% Nat'l | 2% |
Year Founded | - | 2004 |
Year Franchised | - | 2004 |
Term Of Agreement | 5 Years +5+5+5 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 5 Years +5+5+5 | - |
Renewal Fee | - | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | - | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | -/- | -/- |
Start-up Costs | -/- | -/- |
Equipment | -/- | -/- |
Inventory | -/- | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 80 hours over approximately two weeks. Includes both classroom and on-the-job training. | - |
Support | - | Following a franchise owners grand opening, we continue to provide ongoing support services to you by phone, email, and on-site visits to your location. We regularly update our operations manual with new procedures and other information designed to improve operations for all franchise owners. We’re also available to conduct ongoing training programs. |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | - | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | - | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | - | - |
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.
Rush Bowls was launched in 2004, when founder, Andrew Pudalov, decided
to leave the hustle and bustle of New York’s financial scene to pursue
his dream of creating a healthy, fast-dining restaurant that fueled
people’s lives with honest ingredients and delicious recipes. As a
result, Rush Bowls was born in Boulder, Colorado, offering meals crafted
from the finest fruit, topped with granola & honey, and blended
with protein, vitamins and other nutritious ingredients that taste
delicious while promoting a healthy lifestyle.