Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Herrell's | Smoothie Factory | |
| Investment | 251000 - 367000 | 141500 - 424500 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | ||
| Year Founded | 1973 | 1996 |
| Year Franchised | 1980 | 1997 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Herrell's | Smoothie Factory | |
| Experience | What we expect from a franchisee * A belief in the Herrell's Ice Cream product and system * Owner operation and interest in their community * Respect for employees * Franchisor respect and communication * Customer service that exceeds the norm (win that customer back every time they come into your store) * Cleanliness and neatness * Desire to succeed in one's own business | * A 620 or higher credit score * Investment capital equal to 30% of the purchase price * $10-$15K of working capital |
Financing Options |
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| Herrell's | Smoothie Factory | |
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Training & Support |
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| Herrell's | Smoothie Factory | |
| Training | During your training you will receive detailed instructions as well as hands-on experience making our award-winning ice cream, including thorough familiarization with all equipment. | |
| Support | Since the proof of the ice cream is in the eating, Herrell's Ice Cream will provide you with our absolutely best tasting, richest and creamiest ice cream recipes which have been perfected applying years of experience. How and where to order your inventory of perishable ingredients and supplies is crucial. During your pre-opening days in preparation for your opening, our staff will assist you in contacting various suppliers and in placing your initial orders. Once you are in operation, a member of the franchise staff will visit you on a regular basis. Areas such as ice cream making, daily operations, expense analysis, staff evaluation and promotional ideas can be discussed. The Herrell's Ice Cream and Herrell's Development staff is very supportive and is always only a phone call or e-mail away. | |
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Expansion Plans |
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Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
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| Franchise Fee | |
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| Royalty Fee | |
| Herrell's | 6% |
| Smoothie Factory | 5% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Herrell's | |
| Smoothie Factory | |
| Year Founded | |
| Herrell's | 1973 |
| Smoothie Factory | 1996 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Herrell's | 1980 |
| Smoothie Factory | 1997 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Herrell's | |
| Smoothie Factory | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Herrell's | |
| Smoothie Factory | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Herrell's | What we expect from a franchisee * A belief in the Herrell's Ice Cream product and system * Owner operation and interest in their community * Respect for employees * Franchisor respect and communication * Customer service that exceeds the norm (win that customer back every time they come into your store) * Cleanliness and neatness * Desire to succeed in one's own business |
| Smoothie Factory | * A 620 or higher credit score * Investment capital equal to 30% of the purchase price * $10-$15K of working capital |
Financing Options |
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| Inventory | |
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| Receivables | |
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| Payroll | |
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Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Herrell's | During your training you will receive detailed instructions as well as hands-on experience making our award-winning ice cream, including thorough familiarization with all equipment. |
| Smoothie Factory | |
| Support | |
| Herrell's | Since the proof of the ice cream is in the eating, Herrell's Ice Cream will provide you with our absolutely best tasting, richest and creamiest ice cream recipes which have been perfected applying years of experience. How and where to order your inventory of perishable ingredients and supplies is crucial. During your pre-opening days in preparation for your opening, our staff will assist you in contacting various suppliers and in placing your initial orders. Once you are in operation, a member of the franchise staff will visit you on a regular basis. Areas such as ice cream making, daily operations, expense analysis, staff evaluation and promotional ideas can be discussed. The Herrell's Ice Cream and Herrell's Development staff is very supportive and is always only a phone call or e-mail away. |
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| Marketing | |
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| Operations | |
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Expansion Plans |
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