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Dippin' Dots

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Dippin' Dots
5110 Charter Oak Dr., P. O. Box 9207,
Paducah, KY 42002-9207
800#:
Tel: (270) 575-6990
Fax: (270) 575-6997
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.dippindots.com
Contact: Ms. Vanessa Reeves, Franchise Development Specialist


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


Established: 1988
First Franchise: 1999
Franchise Units: 622
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 624

Distribution:
U.S. -- 624; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
-North America -- Operations in 42 States
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 49 in TX, 37 in CA, 29 in FL

Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 4, 2, 3, 3, 5
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 1 FT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 100 SF; RM (Click here for abbreviations)
Encourage Conversion: No


Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $75K
Total Investment: $45.6-189.8K
Average Total Investment: $53.0K
Minimum Net Worth: $250K

Fees:
-Franchise: $12.5K
-Average Franchise Fee: $12.5K
-Royalty: 4%
-Average Royalty: 4.0%
-Advertising: .05%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No


Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 5/5/5
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Area Development Agreements: No
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: Yes


Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Financial Assistance: No
Cooperative Advertising: No
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 15
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,G,H (Click here for an explanation)
Training: 2 Days in Paducah, KY; 2 Days On-Site.


Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: All United States
Canada: No
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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