Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! vs Bowl of Heaven Franchise Comparison

Below is an in-depth analysis and side-by-side comparison of Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! vs Bowl of Heaven including start-up costs and fees, business experience requirements, training & support and financing options.

Start-Up Costs and Fees

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Investment $175,000 - $225,000$135,500 - $328,500
Franchise Fee $75,000$30,000
Royalty Fee 6%6%
Advertising Fee 1%3% Local 2%Nat'l
Year Founded 19492010
Year Franchised 20042012
Term Of Agreement 10 yeaqrs +105 years +5+5+5
Term Of Agreement 10 yeaqrs +105 years +5+5+5
Renewal Fee --


Business Experience Requirements

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Experience -

You don't necessarily need to have specific business ownership experience or a background in foodservice or nutrition to become a franchise owner with Bowl of Heaven. We look for people who are passionate, customer-service oriented and who have a desire to make a difference in their local communities. We prefer franchise owners who will be directly involved in the operations and growth of their Bowl of Heaven franchises, unless they have an operating partner with a minimum 5% equity in the business. In turn, we'll provide the support franchisees need to run their Bowl of Heaven franchise. We do, of course, also expect that franchisees have the right amount of capital to invest in the business.


Financing Options

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
  In-House/3rd PartyIn-House/3rd Party
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Training & Support

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
Training --
Support --
Marketing --
Operations Average Number of Employees: 3-4 Full-time, 2-4 Part-time

Passive Ownership: Not Allowed

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Expansion Plans

 
Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More! Franchise
Bowl of Heaven Franchise
US Expansion Yes-
Canada Expansion Yes-
International Expansion --

Company Overviews

About Tropicana Smoothies Juices & More!

TROPICANA SMOOTHIES, JUICES & MORE! is a co-branding concept with premium-quality smoothies, nationally-branded ice cream and frozen yogurt. Concept will be sold as exclusive Territory Development Agreements for markets with a minimum of 500,000 population, with a development commitment of 5 stores in 10 years for established food-service and retail owners/operators.

About Bowl of Heaven

Bowl of Heaven is thrilled to have the opportunity to make customers happier and healthier, and have such a good time while doing so. We're also very serious about business and committed to our mission of offering high-quality products and services to people across the country. With our backgrounds in healthcare, biochemistry and medicine, and years of experience as entrepreneurs and business motivators, Bowl of Heaven is now seeking out like-minded, well-skilled, and financially capable individuals to join our team. That's where you enter the picture. Imagine yourself operating your own Bowl of Heaven location, or locations, where people of all ages gather to enjoy and benefit from heavenly acai bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. You can help us bring the joy of blending exotic fruits and healthy food to billions of people, while you work to secure your own future!