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Larry's Ice Cream & Yogurt Parlours

3361 Boyington Dr., # 200
Carrollton, TX 75006
800#: (800) 861-9393
Tel: (972) 788-4788
Fax: (972) 788-5036
E-Mail:
Web Site: www.yogenfruz.com
Contact: Ms. Gayle Longamore, Franchise Sales


Multi-flavor specialty ice cream, yogurt, smoothie and treat shop. Co-branding available with I CAN'T BELIEVE ITS YOGURT and JAVA COAST FINE COFFEES.


Franchisor Background

Established: 1983; First Franchise: 1983
Franchise Units: 11
Company-Owned Units: 2
Total Units: 13
Distribution: U.S. -- 13; Canada -- 0; International -- 0
> North America -- Operations in 3 States
> States/Provinces with Greatest Density: TX, AZ, LA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: NR
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 1, 3, 3, 5 (for an explanation click here)
Registered in Following Registration States: FL,CA
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 8 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 500-1,300 SF; SC, RM (for abbreviations click here)

Financial Requirements

Cash Investment: $30-50K
Total Investment: $135-160K; Average Total Investment: $147K
Minimum Net Worth: $NR
Fees: Franchise: $19-25K; Average Franchise Fee: $22K
Royalty: 5-6%
Advertising: 1%

Provide Earning Claim Statement: No

Terms of Contract

Term of Contract (Years): 20/20
Passive Ownership: Discouraged
Encourage Conversions: Yes
Area Development Agreements: Yes/Varies
Sub-Franchising Contracts: No
Expand In Territory: No

Franchisor Support and Training Provided

Financial Assistance: No (D = Direct; I = Indirect; B = Both)
Site Selection Assistance: Yes
Lease Negotiation Assistance: Yes
Cooperative Advertising: Yes
Franchisee Assoc. / Member: Yes/No
Size Of Corporate Staff: 5
On-Going Support: B,C,D,E,H (for an explanation click here)
Training: Comprehensive Training Provided at Corporate Headquarters in Dallas, TX.

Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans

U.S.: Southwest, South, Southeast
Canada: No
Overseas: No

Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.

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