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Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of 16 Handles vs All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.
Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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Investment | $274,500 - $735,000 | $208,950 - $288,625 |
Franchise Fee | $30,000 | $35,000 |
Royalty Fee | 6% | - |
Advertising Fee | 2% | - |
Year Founded | 2008 | - |
Year Franchised | 2010 | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Term Of Agreement | 10 years | - |
Renewal Fee | 10% of the then franchise fee | - |
Business Experience Requirements |
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Experience | Experienced business people, franchisees, and multi-unit operators | - |
Financing Options |
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In-House/3rd Party | In-House/3rd Party | |
Franchise Fees | No/Yes | -/- |
Start-up Costs | No/Yes | -/- |
Equipment | No/Yes | -/- |
Inventory | No/Yes | -/- |
Receivables | -/- | -/- |
Payroll | -/- | -/- |
Training & Support |
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Training | 2 Weeks of training at one of our corporate training stores in NYC 1 Week of on site training support by one of our Operations Specialists | Since training is the most important aspect of a successful restaurant, we will continue the training process with frequent store visitations, Operations Manual updates and other information to keep you current with operational enhancements and recipe innovations. |
Support | As a 16 Handles franchise owner, you will receive full support services every step of the way. Through informative, on-site visits and a comprehensive, confidential operations manual, you will be assisted in all the critical areas, including but not limited to: site selection, building design, initial equipment purchases, hiring, management, food ordering and marketing. And you will have ongoing support from our experienced corporate team to guide you through building your business, controlling your costs and running your business efficiently all the way from post-deposit through grand opening and beyond. | - |
Marketing | - | - |
Operations | A Franchise Business Consultant will be assigned to your store to assist with all business operations | - |
Expansion Plans |
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US Expansion | Yes | Yes |
Canada Expansion | - | - |
International Expansion | Yes | - |
As the operator of a unique, quick service restaurant concept, our stores operate with a simple premise; offer high quality food in an inviting environment at a competitive price, served by friendly, well trained employees. The ice cream and frozen yogurt portion of the business sells premium high butterfat ice cream and non-fat frozen yogurt. All American frozen treats appeal to a broad consumer base and attract customers from all socio-economic groups and ages. All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops are typically located in anchored shopping centers. We seek individuals and multi-store owners in states west of the Mississippi River. We will consider multi-store area development rights in any part of the United States.