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TCBY
2855 E. Cottonwood Pkwy., # 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84121-7050
800#: (800) 343-5377 + 7379
Tel: (801) 736-5600
Fax: (801) 736-5936
E-Mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.mrsfieldsfranchise.com
Contact: Ms. Dara Dejbakhsh, EVP Operations/Development
TCBY shops offer yogurt, sorbet and ice cream products, as well as a complete line of pies and cakes. TCBY Systems, LLC offers franchises for traditional locations, and for 'combined concept' locations, wherein TCBY shops are operated within another business.
Franchisor Background
Established: 1981
First Franchise: 1982
Franchise Units: 1,366
Company-Owned Units: 49
Total Units: 1,415
Distribution:
U.S. -- 1210;
Canada -- 0;
International -- 205
-North America -- Operations in 50 States, 2 Provinces
-States/Provinces with Greatest Density: 136 in FL,107 in TX,96 in CA
Projected New Units Over Next 12 months: 74
Franchisee Qualifications: 5, 3, 2, 2, 2, 4
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Registered in Following Registration States: All States Except VA (Click here for an explanation)
Average Number of Employees: 2 FT, 8 PT (FT = Full Time, PT = Part Time)
Space Needs: 100-1,600 SF; FS, SF, SC, RM, C-Store, QSR
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Encourage Conversion: Yes
Financial Requirements
Cash Investment: $NA
Total Investment: $142.3-347.2K
Average Total Investment: $244.8K
Minimum Net Worth: $150K/75K LIQ
Fees:
-Franchise: $25K
-Average Franchise Fee: $25.0K
-Royalty: 4%
-Average Royalty: 4.0%
-Advertising: 3%
Provide Earning Claim Statement: Yes
Terms of Contract
Term of Contract (Years): 10/10
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: Yes
International Franchise Association: IFA MEMBER
Canadian Franchise Association:
Franchisee Association / Member: Yes/Yes
Size Of Corporate Staff: 100+
On-Going Support: C,D,E,G,H,I (Click here for an explanation)
Training: In Salt Lake City, Utah
Franchisor's Specific Expansion Plans
U.S.: All United States
Canada: All Canada
Overseas: NR
Note: NR = No Response by Franchisor.
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