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TCBY
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
Year Established:
1981
Franchising Since:
1982
IFA Member
Operating Units:
Franchised Units:
900
100%
Company-Owned Units:
0
0%
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Total Operating Units:
900
100%
Geographic Distribution:
U.S.:
714
79.3%
In 50 States
Canada:
0
0%
In 0 Canadian Provinces
International:
186
20.7%
In 0 Foreign Countries
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Total:
900
100%
North America:
States/Provinces with the largest number of operating units:
Density
Units
1. Florida
136
2. Texas
107
3. California
96
Registered in Following Registration States:
California, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, Wisconsin, District Of Columbia, Alberta
Financial Requirements
Investment:
Minimum Net Worth:
$150K/75K LIQ
Cash Investment:
$100-300K
Total Investment:
$142-347.2K
Average Total Investment:
$245K
Fees:
Initial Franchise Fee:
$25K
Average Franchise Fee:
$25K
On-Going Royalty:
4%
Average Royalty:
4%
Advertising Fee:
3%
Average Number of Employees:
2 Full-time, 8 Part-time
Space Needs (in square footage):
100-1,600
Preferred Sites:
Free-standing Building, Storefront, Strip Center, Regional Mall
