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Gourmet chocolate and confectionery manufacturer
The investment required to open a South Bend Chocolate Company Franchise is between $85,700-$676,460. There is an initial franchise fee of $35,000 which grants you the license to run a business under the South Bend Chocolate Company name.
Chocolate Museum � Open For Business
The South Bend Chocolate Company is excited to announce the grand opening of their Chocolate Museum. A special Grand Opening celebration was held Thursday, August 7, 2003.
The Chocolate Museum is part of the companys 18,000 square feet expansion of its factory. The museum houses a collecti...
Year | U.S.A. | Canada | International | Corporate |
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2005 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
2004 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
2003 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
2002 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
2001 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
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Expense | In-House | Third Party |
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Franchise Fee | No | No |
Startup Costs | No | No |
Equipment | No | No |
Inventory | No | No |
Accounts Receivable | No | No |
Payroll | No | No |
Training
Ongoing (monthly visits)
Support
Newsletter, Meetings, Toll-free phone line, Grand opening, Internet, Field operations/evaluations
Marketing
Co-op advertising, Ad slicks, Regional advertising
0% of all franchisees own more than one unit
Number of employees needed to run franchised unit: 6 - 20
Absentee ownership of franchise is allowed. (100% of current franchisees are owner/operators)
Business Experience:
Your income potential as a South Bend Chocolate Company Franchise entrepreneur depends vastly on many factors. As an entrepreneur, the goals to achieve are related to expanding sales while lowering your operation costs and increasing the quality of your products and or services. Each month your operating costs can include royalty fees, mortgage / rent, supplies for products, staffing, utilities, bookwork, stationary and other items. From one month to the next, you may find your costs fluctuate, but your up-front costs are, for the most part, fixed and they will cover most of the initial setup of equipment, signage and renovations.
Legal Disclaimer: This information is not a franchise offering for South Bend Chocolate Company and should not be construed as such. The Franchise Mall makes every effort to maintain accurate franchise data but does not guarantee nor assume liability for incorrect data. We recommend that anyone seriously interested in pursuing a South Bend Chocolate Company franchise opportunity, review that franchise's Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) with an attorney and accountant.
South Bend Chocolate Co.
3300 W. Sample St.
South Bend,
IN
46619