La Paloma vs Creamistry Franchise Comparison

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

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
La Paloma Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Investment $326,000 - $535,000$224,500 - $576,500
Franchise Fee $25,000$40,000
Royalty Fee 5%6%
Advertising Fee -1.5%
Year Founded 19672014
Year Franchised 20042014
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Term Of Agreement 10 years-
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
La Paloma Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
Experience -- a passion for customer service - a strong business acumen.

Financing Options

 
La Paloma Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
Franchise Fees -/--/Yes
Start-up Costs -/--/Yes
Equipment -/--/Yes
Inventory -/--/-
Receivables -/--/-
Payroll -/--/-

Training & Support

 
La Paloma Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
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

 
La Paloma Franchise
Creamistry Franchise
US Expansion -Yes
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About La Paloma

Established in 1967, La Paloma is the most authentic Italian dessert experience. Over 50 years developing countless proprietary recipes, La Paloma is now franchising. "The ART of Italian Artisan Ice Cream". Our turnkey "Gelato Cafe" concept features over 40 flavours in-store to offer a taste of Italy that is unequalled.

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

International Inquiries:
Samer Said 
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559-241-4881

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