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Dippin' Dots
DIPPIN' DOTS are those tiny beads of ice cream that are super-cold, creamy, and delicious. Here's your invitation to look at our exciting alternative to traditional ice cream, yogurt, and flavored ice products.
Franchisor Background
Year Established:
1988
Franchising Since:
1999
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
445
99.6%
Company-Owned Units:
2
0.4%
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Total Operating Units:
447
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
447
100%
In 42 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
0
0%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
447
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Texas
49
2. California
37
3. Florida
29
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$250K
Cash Investment:
$80.4-235.3K
Total Investment:
$80.4-235.3K
Average Total Investment:
$158K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$12.5K
Average Franchise Fee:
$12K
On-Going Royalty:
4%
Average Royalty:
4%
Advertising Fee:
.05%
Average Number of Employees:
1 Full-time, 0 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
800-1,400
Preferred Sites:
Strip Center, Regional Mall
Other Sites:
Enclosed and outlet malls, lifestyle centers, tour
Encourage Conversions?
No
Earnings Claims Provided?
No
Listed in the SBA Registry?
No
Support and Training
International Franchise Association:
Yes
Canadian Franchise Association:
No
Franchisee Association/Member:
No
Size of Corporate Staff:
15
Site Selection Assistance?
Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance?
Yes
Financial Assistance?
No
Marketing Support:
Co-Op Advertising:
No
National Advertising:
Yes
Regional Advertising:
Yes
Local Advertising:
Yes
Marketing Materials:
Ad Slicks, Brochures, Catalogs, Coupons/rebates, Direct Mailers, Emails, Promotional Items, Radio Ads, Site Signs, Television Ads, Trade Show Exhibits, Videos
