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ICE CREAM CHURN's concept is to add an old-fashioned ice cream parlor within another existing location, such as delis, bakeries, video stores, convenience stores, truckstops. ICE CREAM CHURN sets up location, trains employees, installs exterior signs and supports location with on-going promotions and training. 32 flavors of ice cream and yogurt are available. Master franchise available. New mall kiosk also available!
Franchisor Background
Year Established: 1973
Franchising Since: 1979
Operating Units: |
| Franchised Units: | 470 | | 100% | | |
| Company-Owned Units: | 0 | | 0% | | |
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| Total Operating Units: | 470 | | 100% | | |
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Geographic Distribution: |
| U.S.: | 460 | | 97.9% | | In 32 States |
| Canada: | 0 | | 0% | | In 0 Canadian Provinces |
| International: | 10 | | 2.1% | | In 0 Foreign Countries |
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| Total: | 470 | | 100% | | |
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North America: |
| States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units: |
| Density | Units | | | | |
| 1. Alabama | 42 | | 2. Arkansas | 83 | | 3. Florida | 117 |
Registered in Following Registration States: Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Rhode Island, Virginia, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment: |
| Minimum Net Worth: | $ |
| Cash Investment: | $5-35K |
| Total Investment: | $5-35K |
| Average Total Investment: | $20K |
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Fees: |
| Initial Franchise Fee: | $5K |
| Average Franchise Fee: | $5K |
| On-Going Royalty: | $1.40/Tub |
| Average Royalty: | -1% |
| Advertising Fee: | $0.25/Tub |
Average Number of Employees: 1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage): N/A
Preferred Sites:
Other Sites: Existing Business
Encourage Conversions? Yes
Earnings Claims Provided? No
Listed in the SBA Registry? No
Support and Training
| International Franchise Association: | No |
| Canadian Franchise Association: | No |
| Franchisee Association/Member: | No |
| Size of Corporate Staff: | 7 |
| Site Selection Assistance? | Yes |
| Lease Negotiation Assistance? | Yes |
| Financial Assistance? | Yes, Direct |
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Marketing Support: |
| Co-Op Advertising: | No |
| National Advertising: | No |
| Regional Advertising: | No |
| Local Advertising: | No |
| Marketing Materials: | None Specified |
| Additional Services: | None Specified |
| Other Marketing Support: | None Specified |
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On-Going Support: |
| Central Data Processing: | Not Applicable |
| Central Purchasing: | Not Applicable |
| Field Operation Evaluation: | Not Applicable |
| Field Training: | Included in Fees |
| Initial Store Opening: | Included in Fees |
| Inventory Control: | Included in Fees |
| Franchisee Newsletter: | Included in Fees |
| Regional or National Meetings: | Not Applicable |
| 800 Telephone Hotline: | Included in Fees |
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Training: |
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Franchisee Qualifications
| Ranked from 1 (unimportant) to 5 (important): |
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| Financial Net Worth: | N/A |
| General Business Experience: | N/A |
| Specific Industry Experience: | N/A |
| Formal Education: | N/A |
| Psychological Profile: | N/A |
| Personal Interview(s): | N/A |
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Minority Representation
Units Owned by Minorities: |
| African-American: | N/A |
| Asian-American: | N/A |
| Hispanic: | N/A |
| Native American: | N/A |
| Other: | N/A |
| Specific Minority: | N/A |
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Terms of Contract
| Term of Initial Contract: | 10 Year(s) |
| Term of Renewal Period: | 5 Year(s) |
| Passive Ownership: | Allowed |
| Area Development Agreements? | No |
| Sub-Franchising Contracts? | Yes |
| Franchisees Allowed to Expand Within Territory? | Yes |
Expansion Plans
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 100
| U.S.: | Yes, Seeking Master Franchisees |
| Canada: | Yes, All Canada |
| Overseas: | Yes, All Countries |
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