Start-Up Costs and Fees |
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| Strickland's | Herrell's | |
| Investment | 188500 - 315000 | 251000 - 367000 |
| Franchise Fee | ||
| Royalty Fee | 6% | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | ||
| Year Founded | 1936 | 1973 |
| Year Franchised | 2002 | 1980 |
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Term Of Agreement | ||
| Renewal Fee | ||
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Strickland's | Herrell's | |
| 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 | |
Financing Options |
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| Strickland's | Herrell's | |
| Franchise Fees | No | |
| Start-up Costs | No | |
| Equipment | No | |
| Inventory | No | |
| Receivables | No | |
| Payroll | No | |
Training & Support |
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| Strickland's | Herrell's | |
| Training | We conduct an intensive, one-week training session at our Akron, Ohio headquarters or at our Irvine, California franchise location, depending on where you live. You will gain both "back office" and in-store experience covering all aspects of operating a Stricklands Ice Cream franchise. In addition, we provide 3-5 days of onsite supportand training at your location during your grand opening week. We also provide our Franchisees a comprehensive Franchise Operations & Policies Manual, which provides detailed information concerning the development, opening and ongoing operation of your Stricklands Ice Cream franchise. | 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. | |
| Marketing | ||
| Operations | ||
Expansion Plans |
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| Strickland's | Herrell's | |
| US Expansion | ||
| Canada Expansion | 0 | |
| International Expansion |
Start-Up Costs and Fees Mobile |
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| Investment | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
| Franchise Fee | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
| Royalty Fee | |
| Strickland's | 6% |
| Herrell's | 6% |
| Advertising Fee | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
| Year Founded | |
| Strickland's | 1936 |
| Herrell's | 1973 |
| Year Franchised | |
| Strickland's | 2002 |
| Herrell's | 1980 |
| Term Of Agreement | |
| Strickland's | 15 years |
| Herrell's | |
| Renewal Fee | |
| Strickland's | $500 |
| Herrell's | |
Business Experience Requirements |
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| Experience | |
| Strickland's | |
| 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 |
Financing Options |
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| Franchise Fees | |
| Strickland's | No |
| Herrell's | No |
| Start-up Costs | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
| Equipment | |
| Strickland's} | |
| Herrell's | |
| Inventory | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
| Receivables | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
| Payroll | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
Training & Support |
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| Training | |
| Strickland's | We conduct an intensive, one-week training session at our Akron, Ohio headquarters or at our Irvine, California franchise location, depending on where you live. You will gain both "back office" and in-store experience covering all aspects of operating a Stricklands Ice Cream franchise. In addition, we provide 3-5 days of onsite supportand training at your location during your grand opening week. We also provide our Franchisees a comprehensive Franchise Operations & Policies Manual, which provides detailed information concerning the development, opening and ongoing operation of your Stricklands Ice Cream franchise. |
| 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. |
| Support | |
| Strickland's | |
| 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. |
| Marketing | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
| Operations | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
Expansion Plans |
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| US Expansion | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |
| Canada Expansion | |
| Strickland's | 0 |
| Herrell's | |
| International Expansion | |
| Strickland's | |
| Herrell's | |